Question 1

Which step of the scientific method involves observing and gathering information?

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Observation

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Experiment

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Conclusion

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Hypothesis

Question 2

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

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To make a testable prediction

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To draw a conclusion

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To conduct an experiment

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To collect data

Question 3

Which step comes after conducting experiments in the scientific method?

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Analysis

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Observation

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Conclusion

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Hypothesis

Question 4

What is the final step of the scientific method?

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Conclusion

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Hypothesis

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Experiment

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Data Collection

Question 5

Why is it important to repeat experiments in the scientific method?

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To ensure reliability of results

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To gather more data

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To make it easier

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To change the hypothesis

Question 6

What role does a control group play in an experiment?

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It serves as a standard for comparison

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It introduces bias

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It is the only group tested

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It tests multiple variables

Question 7

What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The factor that is changed or manipulated

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The factor that is measured

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The factor that stays the same

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The factor that is not tested

Question 8

What does it mean if a scientific theory is considered 'well-supported'?

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It has been extensively tested and confirmed

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It is just a guess

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It can never change

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It is a proven fact

Question 9

What is a variable in an experiment?

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A factor that can change or be controlled

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The conclusion of the experiment

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A fixed element

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The hypothesis

Question 10

What is the purpose of a scientific experiment?

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To test a hypothesis

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To ask questions

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To make observations

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To collect data

Question 11

What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Observation

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Experiment

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Hypothesis

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Conclusion

Question 12

What is a hypothesis?

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An educated guess or prediction that can be tested

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A method of data collection

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A type of scientific law

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A final conclusion based on experiments

Question 13

Which of the following is true about the scientific method?

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It involves repeating experiments to confirm results

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It focuses solely on collecting data

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It is a linear process with only one correct path

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It does not require observation

Question 14

What is the purpose of a control in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison

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To change the outcome

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To introduce a variable

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To eliminate the variables

Question 15

What should be done if the results of an experiment do not support the hypothesis?

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Revise the hypothesis and retest

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Change the experiment entirely

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Discard the results

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Stick with the original hypothesis

Question 16

What is the final step in the scientific method?

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Drawing a conclusion based on the data

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Formulating a hypothesis

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Performing background research

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Conducting an experiment

Question 17

Why is it important to repeat experiments in the scientific method?

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To ensure the results are reliable and can be trusted

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To make the experiment longer

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To change the variables used

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To see if the hypothesis was correct

Question 18

What term describes the factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment?

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Independent variable

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Constant variable

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Control variable

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Dependent variable

Question 19

In a scientific experiment, what is the dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or observed

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The variable that is manipulated

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The variable that remains constant

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The initial hypothesis

Question 20

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

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To provide a testable prediction

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To define the control group

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To explain the background research

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To summarize the results

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