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?

    <p>Creating hypotheses based on gut feeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To ensure changing only one factor at a time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To support the initial hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for scientists to communicate their results?

    <p>To contribute to collective scientific knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do Mercator projection maps play in scientific communication?

    <p>They assist in transferring images from a sphere to paper for better visualization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who invented the Scientific Method according to the text?

    <p>It was not invented by any one person</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To explore observations and answer questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To ensure that the prediction aligns with the hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>When experimenting is not directly possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why must predictions in experiments be easy to measure?

    <p>To allow for accurate data analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Stating no more than the hypotheses an experiment has proved</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Modify the scientific method</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Recognize that some areas are more easily tested than others</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Easy to measure accurately</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To ensure that experimental results are valid and reliable</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To provide a foundation for designing experiments and making predictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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