Scientific Method Quiz

Scientific Method Quiz Review

Read the directions carefully and do your best. Do not leave any blank! Goal: 85% or higher on all exams!

A. Arrange each part of the scientific method in the correct order. (5 points)

Words Arrange in the correct order: Test the Hypothesis 1.______Analyze the Results 2.______Form a hypothesis 3.______Draw Conclusions 4.______Ask a question 5.______

B. Write the definition for each step of the correct step. Step of Scientific Method Definition Decide results of the experiment support hypothesis and whether it is true or false. Analyze the Results

Purpose of experiment where you have identified a problem.

Test the hypothesis

Form a hypothesis

C. Read each part and circle the correct answer.

1. Circle the sentence that represents a hypothesis:___ a. Spongebob like Mr. Crabs. b. If Spongebob likes Mr. Crabs, then he can fly off the mountains and survive. c. Spongebob enjoys acting silly. d. If Spongebob has a good relationship with Mr. Crabs, then Mr. Crabs will promote him to be head chef at his restaurant.

2. Circle the sentence that represents an observation:___ a. The color red is better than green. b. The students saw the baking soda canon explode. c. Ms. Nguyen was writing. d. The principal gave an announcement.

D. Read the following passage and answer the questions. Sally sold sea snails on the shore of Hermosa Beach. She found that her sea snails were showing up on the beach after she sold them. She predicted that one of her customers was letting her sea snails go after they purchased them. In order to test if her prediction was correct, she decided to ask her customers what they do with the sea snails. She found that 100% of them said they let them go on the shore. Sally was correct on her prediction.

1. What was Sally’s hypothesis?

2. What was Sally’s procedures?