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Unraveling the Mysteries: The Scientific Method

Questions: 5

Grade: 5

Words: 111

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In the wonderful world of science, there’s a powerful toolbox called the 'Scientific Method'. It helps scientists find answers to intriguing questions like, 'why does the sun shine?' or 'why can boats float?' The method has special steps. First, you ask a question. Then, you guess the answer, which is called a 'Hypothesis'. After that, you experiment to see if your guess was right or wrong. You then collect and analyze your data. Last but not least, you conclude your findings. Remember, the scientific method isn’t just for people in white lab coats. You too can be a scientist and discover the answers to your own questions!

Question 1

What is a 'Hypothesis' according to the scientific method?

A guess for the answer

Explanation. According to the scientific method, a 'Hypothesis' is a guess for the answer to a question.

A tool used for experimenting

The question that needs to be answered

The data collected from the experiment

The conclusion of the findings

Question 2

What is the final step in the scientific method?

Hypothesis

Experiment

Data Collection

Question

Conclusion

Explanation. The final step in the scientific method is concluding your findings.

Question 3

What is the main idea of the scientific method?

To wear white lab coats

To guess the answer

To formulate a question and find its answer using several steps

Explanation. The central idea of the scientific method is to formulate a question and then find its answer using several steps including hypothesis, experiment, data collection and conclusion.

To collect data

To conclude findings

Question 4

Is the scientific method only for people in white lab coats?

True

False

Explanation. The text states that the scientific method isn't just for people in white lab coats, meaning anyone can use it.

Maybe

Sometimes

Only on Tuesdays

Question 5

What is the first step in the scientific method?

Hypothesis

Experiment

Data Collection

Question

Explanation. The first step in the scientific method is formulating a question.

Conclusion

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