| 1. | Scientifically-testable statements that can be supported or disproved are called: |
| a. | | Hypotheses |
| b. | | Theories |
| c. | | Predictions |
| d. | | Guesses |
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| 2. | Experiments often include controls because: |
| a. | | An investigator needs to be certain he or she is testing only the hypothesis |
| b. | | Every experiment has many factors that can change throughout an experiment |
| c. | | An investigator needs to protect his or her work from sabotage |
| d. | | Experiments are often dangerous |
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| 3. | The scientific methods usually follows which order? |
| a. | | don't know |
| b. | | hypothesis, experimental question, experimentation, data analysis, conclusions |
| c. | | Experimental question, experimentation, hypothesis, data analysis, conclusions |
| d. | | Experimental question, hypothesis, experimentation, data analysis, conclusions |
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| 4. | Why are statistical tests important tools in data analysis? |
| a. | | They allow the investigators to prove hypotheses |
| b. | | They allow investigators to reject hypotheses |
| c. | | They are the only way to interpret data |
| d. | | They give us an idea of how significant the investigator's conclusions are |
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| 5. | If an experiment does not turn out as the investigator expected he or she should: |
| a. | | Try to fit the data to the expected outcome |
| b. | | Repeat the experiment immediately |
| c. | | Figure out what could have gone wrong, and adjust and repeat the experiment |
| d. | | Immediately change the experiment |
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| 6. | Which of the following can lead to experimental questions? |
| a. | | Previous publications in the field |
| b. | | Anecdotal stories |
| c. | | Field observations |
| d. | | Failed experiments |
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| 7. | If experiments do not support the hypothesis it means that the hypothesis is always rejected or wrong. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False |
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| 8. | Why is it important to objectively report experimental results? |
| a. | | To avoid bias in interpretation |
| b. | | Published results can be used as legal documents |
| c. | | Because someone else will eventually prove them wrong anyway |
| d. | | Other scientists use reported results to design their own research |
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| 9. | A theory can be considered an absolute truth and should not be modified. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False |
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| 10. | How is a theory different from a hypothesis? |
| a. | | It is more specific |
| b. | | It is broader in scope and breadth of application |
| c. | | It is untestable |
| d. | | It can't be modified |
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| 11. | Testing a hypothesis often includes which of the following? |
| a. | | Statistical tests |
| b. | | Observations |
| c. | | Developing models |
| d. | | performing experiments |
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| 12. | "Clear-cutting trees from a watershed will result in drier soils." is an example of a: |
| a. | | Experimental question |
| b. | | Theory |
| c. | | Hypothesis |
| d. | | Conclusion |
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| 13. | What is the order of the scientific method? |
| a. | | state the problem,test,data,conclusion |
| b. | | conclusions,hypothesis,information |
| c. | | state the problem,gather infromation,form a hypothesis, analyze data, test the hypothesis, draw conclusions |
| d. | | state the problem, gather infomation, form a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, alalyze data, draw conclusions |
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| 14. | What is a hypothesis? |
| a. | | A guess |
| b. | | A statement that scientist make to exlpain observations |
| c. | | A conclusion which is made from an observation |
| d. | | A prediction of the future using observation |
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| 15. | how many step are in the siencetific process |
| a. | | 5 |
| b. | | 1 |
| c. | | 6 |
| d. | | 10 |
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| By: lyndsey on Aug 23, 2011 |
| | i think the scientific method is a good thing in life. |
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| By: Dr. Barta on Feb 7, 2011 |
| | People use the scientific method in their daily life and probably don't even realize it. |
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| | the method is the path to god |
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| By: kankan on Oct 29, 2010 |
| | scientific methods are very important |
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| By: Anna on Oct 24, 2010 |
| | Well,the scientific method is ok. its good to always remember Q.H.E.D.A.C
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| By: shay _ 35 on Oct 3, 2010 |
| | i think that scientific method is really fun. especially when we do the experiment here in our school. |
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| By: jesse on Sep 22, 2010 |
| | the scientific method is retardedly stupid. |
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| By: yo mum on Sep 14, 2010 |
| | i just want to see the quiz |
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| By: ryan d' kramp on Sep 12, 2010 |
| | a llot of this stuff isn't even on my test, wich leaves little to no study material. |
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| By: coline rio on Sep 10, 2010 |
| | i think scientific method,will guide u in ur experiments. |
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| By: Maria on Aug 15, 2010 |
| | learning scientific method will help you to solve any problem with logic:) |
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| By: Keisha on May 12, 2010 |
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| By: Mani on Mar 22, 2010 |
| | Scientific Method is an important way to solve problems in our day to day life. |
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| By: Jill on Nov 28, 2009 |
| | The scientific method is hard concept for students to understand even though they use it on a dailhy basis |
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| By: kayla on Oct 5, 2009 |
| | at least it shows me were i need help |
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| By: Katt on Sep 27, 2009 |
| | the scientific method can lead to skipping or redoing a step. |
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| By: Dway on Sep 24, 2009 |
| | Thanks for this quiz it sure helps me study! :D |
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| By: pie on Sep 24, 2009 |
| | takin a quiz tomorrow. this helped me to see how much i really know about the scientific methos |
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| By: Aaron on Sep 22, 2009 |
| | I'm Aaron bennett and I'm unblockable |
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| By: rg on Sep 19, 2009 |
| | science starts with a question |
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| By: Gaby on Sep 14, 2009 |
| | Whats up with the last question???? The test was okk |
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| By: Ed on Sep 10, 2009 |
| | it was hard and the last question makes no sense |
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| By: Olivia on Sep 9, 2009 |
| | This is a very important method whichevery science teacher should teach!!!!! |
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| By: kevin fox on Sep 9, 2009 |
| | a scentist is a person who works on a experiment |
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| By: kevin fox on Sep 9, 2009 |
| | a secintist is somebody who dimistrate on people |
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| By: kevin fox on Sep 9, 2009 |
| | a scentist is a person who dimistrate on somebody |
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| By: N on Sep 7, 2009 |
| | This question is not relevant to 'scientific method':
13. Who is the school doing the science fair? |
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| By: Lucy on Aug 31, 2009 |
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| By: deichan whaanga on Aug 26, 2009 |
| | science fair is cool and its is fun |
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| By: Lauren on Aug 23, 2009 |
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| By: Doc on Aug 12, 2009 |
| | Good quiz with some new questions |
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| By: Jean on Aug 10, 2009 |
| | I think scientific method is a personal experience |
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| By: eric on Aug 10, 2009 |
| | Think about what you're going to say |
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| | I work at Apature Science |
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| By: B on Jul 7, 2009 |
| | It should be stated that you may choose one or more answers. That is why the failure rate is so high. I tried to give the best answer, and failed. |
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| By: John Paul on Apr 22, 2009 |
| | I enjoy this test because of its ability to test one's knowledge and comprehension about SCIENCE. Way to go!^_^ |
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| By: ms. williams on Apr 15, 2009 |
| | i didn't know it was so many steps in the sciencetific method |
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| By: Alemu on Feb 1, 2009 |
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| By: Susie on Feb 2, 2009 |
| | It is used in every day life... |
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| By: Ashley on Sep 9, 2008 |
| | It's really nice to have tests on the internet! It makes studying much easier. |
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| By: Amber on Aug 28, 2008 |
| | This test is easy but it is hard at the same time |
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| By: BINDU on Aug 5, 2008 |
| | IT IS A GREAT FACT AND AN INTERSTING ANECODOTE. |
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| By: ces on Jul 30, 2008 |
| | scientific method is a great way to solve problems |
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| By: Diego Versoza on Jul 16, 2008 |
| | Scientific method is so cool and so outrageous and so scientific and I believe with proper observations and experiments we will understand it more and we will learn about everything and anything around us in a scientific way (WHOAMG!! ior WHOAOMG!!) |
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| By: Michael Ubamos on Jul 16, 2008 |
| | This test is really challenging , hope it will help me in the lt he |
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| By: Adrian Tiu on Jul 16, 2008 |
| | scientific method is a method for logically drawing conclusions about the world around us. |
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| By: welshboy on Jul 16, 2008 |
| | Scientific method helps the people keep up their pride and helps them in scientific experiments |
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| By: Shadow on Jul 16, 2008 |
| | I don't like this test it's so hard.... |
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| By: Justin JJ Chong on Jul 16, 2008 |
| | HI.... I dont know much about the topic.. do you play dota? i hope i pass. |
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