Scientific Method MCQ Quiz!

10 Questions | By Maroongrad | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 1994

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1.

Which of the following is true?
- A.
  
  A theory can turn into a law
- B.
  
  Several laws can result in a theory
- C.
  
  A law is the top level of the scientific method
- D.
  
  A theory is just a hypothesis
2.

A well-tested scientific theory is a fact.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Which of these is not a scientific theory?
- A.
  
  Plate tectonics (the continents are in motion)
- B.
  
  Cell theory (all living things are made of cells)
- C.
  
  Atomic theory (everything is made of atoms)
- D.
  
  Those are all scientific theories
4.

Which order is correct for the Scientific Method?
- A.
  
  Observation, Hypothesis, Testing, Analysis, Conclusion
- B.
  
  Hypothesis, Observation, Conclusion, Testing, Analysis
- C.
  
  Hypothesis, Testing, Analysis, Conclusion, Observation
- D.
  
  Observation, Hypothesis, Testing, Analysis, Conclusion
5.

A scientific theory is an explanation for multiple scientific laws.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

A law explains multiple theories.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

A scientific theory:
- A.
  
  Like a hypothesis it is a "guess".
- B.
  
  May progress to a law
- C.
  
  Has to be proven to be true
- D.
  
  Allows scientists to make and test predictions
8.

Science proves things.
- A.
  
  True: If it doesn't prove something is true, it's not a theory
- B.
  
  False: You want proofs, study Geometry!
9.

Laws can be very complex, but theories are simple concepts.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

How does the Scientific Method work?
- A.
  
  You learn enough about something to make an educated guess, then try to show it is wrong.
- B.
  
  A repeatable, well-tested rule learned from multiple experiments can become a law.
- C.
  
  Scientific Laws simply state a fact: an explanation for how they work is not always known (yet).
- D.
  
  Why a law (usually several laws) works is called a Scientific Theory
- E.
  
  All of the above are part of the Scientific Method