The Scientific Method Quiz

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

  • Measurement and identification
  • Hypothesis formation
  • Observation (correct)
  • Controlled experiment

What typically follows the observation phase in the scientific method?

  • Hypothesis testing
  • Theory development
  • Classification (correct)
  • Data analysis

When a hypothesis is repeatedly tested and found to be true, what does it evolve into?

  • A law
  • An observation
  • A theorem
  • A theory (correct)

What is the purpose of a controlled experiment?

<p>To ensure all factors are constant except one (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen to a tested hypothesis after experimentation?

<p>It can be accepted, rejected, or modified (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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The Scientific Method

  • Observation: The starting point of the scientific method, using senses to describe an object.
  • Classification: Placing observations into groups based on shared characteristics.
  • Inference: Using logical reasoning to draw conclusions from observations.
  • Measurement: Quantifying observations to gain a more precise understanding.
  • Problem Identification: Recognizing a question or issue arising from observations.
  • Hypothesis: A possible explanation for an observation, which can be tested.
  • Experimentation: Designing and carrying out tests to evaluate a hypothesis.
  • Results: The outcomes of an experiment, used to support or refute the hypothesis.
  • Theory: A well-supported explanation for a phenomenon, based on repeated experimental verification of related hypotheses.
  • Law or Principle: A statement describing a consistently observed pattern in nature, often derived from a well-established theory.
  • Controlled Experiment: A parallel experiment where all factors except the one being tested are kept constant, ensuring a reliable comparison.

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