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Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on March 06, 2017 1. The first step of the scientific method involves: forming a hypothesis. making observations. performing an experiment. predicting the result of an experiment. 2. A pattern or relationship that has been established based on a large amount of experimental data is a: theory hypothesis law educated guess 3. Which of the following is most correct: You can accept or reject a hypothesis, but never truly prove it to be true. You can prove a hypothesis to be true. Accepting or rejecting a hypothesis is the same as proving whether or not the hypothesis is true. A scientific experiment always yields correct information. 4. Which of the following is true: Data and Results are two names for the same thing. Data are the facts you collect from your experiment, while Results are your interpretation of what the data means. 5. A hypothesis can help predict the outcome of future testing. Which type of hypothesis is easier to test? It is easier to specify and test for a difference between two outcomes. The null hypothesis, because it is easier to show something is false than to demonstrate it's true. 6. If a hypothesis is shown to be true within a high statistical probability, can it still be wrong? Yes, the hypothesis could still be incorrect. No, a high degree of statistical probability basically proves a hypothesis. 7. If you have a control group for your experiment, which of the following is true: There can be differences between control group and test groups, but not several or the experiment is invalid. The control group and the test groups may have several differences between them. The control group is identical to each test group except for one variable. 8. If your hypothesis is rejected, which is true: Your experiment may well have been a success! After all, you were probably testing the null hypothesis. Rejecting the hypothesis makes your experiment a failure. If your hypothesis is rejected, then your experiment was poorly designed. 9. A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world is a: theory law hypothesis 10. If the results of an experiment turn out differently from what you expected, then: the experiment was a failure. you should explore the possible reasons for this in the 'conclusions' section of your experimental write-up. you need to redo your experiment until you get the expected result. you didn't follow the scientific method. Scientific Method Quiz You got: % Correct. You're Somewhat Unscientific You need to review steps of the scientific method.. Reza Estakhrian / Getty Images This quiz gave you some trouble, but if you brush up on the steps of the scientific method and the difference between laws and theories, you'll be ready to design your own experiments. Are you ready for another quiz? See how well you know science trivia facts or whether you can perform basic metric conversions. Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email Scientific Method Quiz You got: % Correct. Lab Assistant Material Make sure you review the scientific method before designing and conducting experiments.. Casarsa / Getty Images Good job! You answered several of the scientific method quiz questions correctly. You just need to fine tune your skills to move from lab assistant material to becoming someone ready to design excellent original experiments. The next step might be reviewing different types of variables and how to propose a good hypothesis. Do you want to try another quiz? See how much you know about atoms or whether you can tell real and fake elements apart. Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email Scientific Method Quiz You got: % Correct. Scientific Method Master If you understand the scientific method, theories, and laws, you can perform and analyze experiments.. Ugurhan Betin / Getty Images Good work! You did very well on the scientific method quiz. You understand the steps of the method and how experimental data can be used to develop scientific theories and laws. Would you like to try another quiz? Let's see how safe you are in a science lab. If you're ready to try an experiment, apply the scientific method to determine whether ethylene really affects how quickly fruit ripens. Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email