STS 1 Module 2 Reviewer Scientific Method

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What is the main purpose of conducting experiments in the scientific method?

To create new hypotheses
To communicate the results to the scientific community
To collect data and analyze it
To discover cause and effect relationships (correct)

Why is it important to ensure that experiments are repeated in the scientific method?

To make the hypothesis more complicated
To add more variables into the experiment
To gather more data for analysis
To check if the data is consistent and reliable (correct)

What is the next step after collecting measurements in the scientific method?

Drawing a conclusion based on the analysis (correct)
Communicating with other scientists for input
Creating a new hypothesis
Repeating the experiment multiple times

Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?

Creating hypotheses based on gut feeling (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why should experiments be conducted as fair tests according to the text?

To ensure changing only one factor at a time (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of drawing a conclusion in the scientific method?

To support the initial hypothesis (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for scientists to communicate their results?

To contribute to collective scientific knowledge (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role do Mercator projection maps play in scientific communication?

They assist in transferring images from a sphere to paper for better visualization (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who invented the Scientific Method according to the text?

It was not invented by any one person (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of constructing a hypothesis in the scientific method?

To explore observations and answer questions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do scientists state both a hypothesis and a resulting prediction that will be tested?

To ensure that the prediction aligns with the hypothesis (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which cases do scientists modify the scientific method according to the text?

When experimenting is not directly possible (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why must predictions in experiments be easy to measure?

To allow for accurate data analysis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main skill emphasized in the scientific method regarding experiments?

Stating no more than the hypotheses an experiment has proved (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does a scientist do when direct experimentation is not feasible?

Modify the scientific method (D) Signup and view all the answers

How should scientists approach areas of science that are more difficult to test?

Recognize that some areas are more easily tested than others (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should predictions in experiments ideally be in terms of measurement?

Easy to measure accurately (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do scientists aim to achieve by conducting fair tests in experiments?

To ensure that experimental results are valid and reliable (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why are hypotheses important in the scientific method before conducting experiments?

To provide a foundation for designing experiments and making predictions (C) Signup and view all the answers