Scientific Method Knowledge Check

Quiz 10 min Beginner
Test your understanding of scientific questions, hypotheses, variables, predictions and evidence with eight beginner science questions.
Suitable for
Ages 10–12

Use this knowledge check to test your understanding of the scientific method and the planning skills used in a simple investigation.

There are eight multiple choice questions.

The questions cover testable questions, hypotheses, independent and dependent variables, controlled variables, predictions and the use of evidence.

A score of 80 percent or higher is considered a pass.

Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.

After submitting the Quiz, review the explanations even when you answered correctly. They can help strengthen your understanding.

Before you begin

Review The Scientific Method Explained Step by Step if you need a refresher.

You can also review Turn a Question into a Testable Hypothesis for practice with variables, hypotheses and predictions.

Sources and further reading

Choose one answer for each question, then submit the quiz to see your score and feedback.

Question 1: Which statement best describes the scientific method?
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Question 2: Which question is the most testable?
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Question 3: A learner investigates how water temperature affects the time required for the same type of tablet to dissolve. What is the independent variable?
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Question 4: In the same investigation, what is the dependent variable?
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Question 5: Why are controlled variables useful?
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Question 6: Which description of a hypothesis is best?
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Question 7: What is a prediction?
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Question 8: What should a learner do if the evidence does not support the original hypothesis?
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