Scientific Method Steps
Biology ⇒ Scientific Inquiry and Experimental Design in Biology
Scientific Method Steps starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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A student wants to test if fertilizer affects plant growth. What is the independent variable in this experiment?
Describe the difference between qualitative and quantitative data in the scientific method.
Describe what is meant by a 'fair test' in the context of the scientific method.
Explain why it is important to communicate scientific results to others.
Explain why repeating an experiment is important in the scientific method.
What is meant by 'data analysis' in the scientific method?
A scientist observes that a certain type of bacteria grows faster at higher temperatures. What would be a logical next step in the scientific method? (1) Form a hypothesis (2) Draw a conclusion (3) Analyze data (4) Communicate results
A student wants to test if fertilizer affects plant growth. What is the independent variable in this experiment?
A scientist observes that a certain type of bacteria grows faster at higher temperatures. What would be a logical next step in the scientific method? (1) Form a hypothesis (2) Draw a conclusion (3) Analyze data (4) Communicate results
Which of the following best describes a hypothesis? (1) A proven fact (2) An educated guess (3) A random idea (4) A law of nature
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a control group? (1) To provide a standard for comparison (2) To increase the number of variables (3) To change the outcome (4) To confuse the results
Which of the following is a reason to use a control group in an experiment? (1) To test multiple variables at once (2) To compare results with the experimental group (3) To increase the sample size (4) To change the hypothesis
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a factor that can change in an experiment.
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question.
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a summary of many experimental results and observations and tells how things work.
Fill in the blank: After analyzing data, scientists draw a ________ to summarize their findings.
Is it acceptable to modify a hypothesis after analyzing experimental data? Yes or No.
Is it necessary to repeat experiments in the scientific method? Yes or No.
Is it possible for a hypothesis to be supported by some experiments and not by others? Yes or No.
True or False: A conclusion in the scientific method should state whether the hypothesis was supported or not.
