Scientific Method Quiz

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What step of the scientific method involves forming a testable prediction?

Record data

Experiment

Make a hypothesis (correct)

Make an observation

Drawing a picture of a cell under the microscope is part of recording data.

True

What is the purpose of conducting an experiment in the scientific method?

To test the hypothesis.

The plants in the shade were smaller than the plants near the window because they got more ____.

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Match the following examples with their corresponding steps of the scientific method:

Soil was dug up = Make an observation If Patsy increases her medication = Make a hypothesis Add 3mls of reagent A = Do an experiment Smaller plants in the shade = Draw a conclusion The biologist drew a picture = Record data Signup and view all the answers

Which action represents the step of making an observation in the scientific method?

The soil near the lime tree was dug up. Signup and view all the answers

Drawing a conclusion is the first step in the scientific method.

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What step follows experimenting in the scientific method?

Draw a conclusion Signup and view all the answers

If the plants in the shade were smaller than the plants near the window, you would observe that they have received more _____.

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Match the following examples to their corresponding steps of the scientific method:

The biologist drew a picture of the cell under the microscope. = Record data If Patsy increases her medication, she will feel better faster. = Make a hypothesis The plants in the shade were smaller than the plants near the window. = Draw a conclusion Add 3mls of reagent A to 5mls of reagent B and mix well. = Do an experiment Signup and view all the answers

Scientific Method Quiz

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What step of the scientific method involves forming a testable prediction?

Drawing a picture of a cell under the microscope is part of recording data.

What is the purpose of conducting an experiment in the scientific method?

The plants in the shade were smaller than the plants near the window because they got more ____.

Match the following examples with their corresponding steps of the scientific method:

Which action represents the step of making an observation in the scientific method?

Drawing a conclusion is the first step in the scientific method.

What step follows experimenting in the scientific method?

If the plants in the shade were smaller than the plants near the window, you would observe that they have received more _____.

Match the following examples to their corresponding steps of the scientific method:

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