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SC.7.N.1.7-Practice of Science

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  • Q1
    What is the main goal of a scientific investigation?
    To collect as many data points as possible regardless of relevance
    To answer questions through experimentation and observation
    To prove a hypothesis right at all costs
    To create complex theories without testing
    30s
  • Q2
    Which step of the scientific method involves making a prediction based on a hypothesis?
    Conducting experiments
    Formulating a hypothesis
    Analyzing data
    Drawing conclusions
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?
    To test a new variable
    To provide a standard for comparison
    To ensure the experiment has sufficient data
    To eliminate all other variables
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the role of a hypothesis in scientific research?
    It is the conclusion of the experiment
    It is a testable explanation for a scientific question
    It is any guess made during the research
    It is a proven fact that must be accepted
    30s
  • Q5
    What should scientists do after analyzing data from an experiment?
    Change their hypothesis to match the data
    Ignore any data that doesn't support their hypothesis
    Stop the experiment and start a new one
    Draw conclusions based on the evidence
    30s
  • Q6
    Why is it important to repeat experiments in scientific research?
    To confuse the results
    To collect data from different locations only
    To verify results and ensure reliability
    To change the hypothesis each time
    30s
  • Q7
    What does it mean to draw a conclusion in scientific research?
    To make a judgment based on data and evidence
    To ignore contradictory data
    To guess what might happen next
    To speculate about the results
    30s
  • Q8
    What is a scientific theory?
    A simple guess about what might happen
    An untested idea or hypothesis
    A fact proven beyond any doubt
    A well-supported explanation of some aspect of the natural world
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the purpose of using measurements in scientific experiments?
    To create chaos in the experiment
    To make the process more complicated
    To obtain quantitative data that can be analyzed
    To avoid making observations
    30s
  • Q10
    How does peer review contribute to scientific research?
    It eliminates the need for experiments
    It helps validate research findings and improve the quality of published work
    It allows researchers to add their grants
    It guarantees that all experiments are correct
    30s

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