Biology 9th Chapter 1 : Topic 8 - Maryam Publications

Biology Chapter 1 : Topic 8

Describe the steps of the scientific method that is: Recognition Observation Hypothesis Deduction Experiments Results

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

A) Recognition

B) Experiment

C) Results

D) Hypothesis

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In the scientific method, recognition refers to:

A) Drawing conclusions

B) Conducting experiments

C) Identifying a problem or question for investigation

D) Recording results

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After recognizing a problem, a scientist usually proceeds to:

A) Deduction

B) Conclusion

C) Observation

D) Results

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A student notices that a plant near a window grows faster than one kept in a dark corner. This step is called:

A) Results

B) Observation

C) Deduction

D) Experimentation

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Which step involves proposing a possible explanation for an observation?

A) Results

B) Deduction

C) Recognition

D) Hypothesis

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A scientist suggests that plants grow faster because they receive more sunlight. This statement is a:

A) D) Observation

B) C) Hypothesis

C) B) Deduction

D) A) Result

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Which characteristic is essential for a scientific hypothesis?

A) It must be impossible to test.

B) It must always be correct.

C) It must be testable.

D) It must be based on superstition.

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Deduction in the scientific method means:

A) Recognizing a problem

B) Predicting expected outcomes if the hypothesis is correct

C) Recording data

D) Performing observations only

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Which statement is an example of deduction?

A) "I observed plants growing toward light."

B) "Plants need water."

C) "The experiment is complete."

D) "If sunlight promotes growth, then plants receiving more light should grow taller."

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Which step is designed to test the validity of a hypothesis?

A) Recognition

B) Results

C) Experiment

D) Observation

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Why are experiments important in science?

A) They guarantee correct answers.

B) They test predictions and hypotheses.

C) They eliminate the need for evidence.

D) They replace observations.

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A scientist grows two sets of plants under different light conditions to test a hypothesis. This is the step of:

A) Recognition

B) Observation

C) Experimentation

D) Results

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After conducting an experiment, the collected data and findings are known as:

A) Deduction

B) Observation

C) Recognition

D) Results

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Which step helps determine whether the hypothesis is supported by evidence?

A) Recognition

B) Deduction

C) Results

D) Observation

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What should a scientist do if experimental results do not support the hypothesis?

A) Change the data.

B) Modify or reject the hypothesis and investigate further.

C) Ignore the results.

D) Stop the investigation.

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Arrange the following steps in the correct order: 1. Observation 2. Results 3. Deduction 4. Experiment 5. Recognition 6. Hypothesis

A) 5 -> 6 -> 1 -> 3 -> 4 -> 2

B) 1 -> 5 -> 6 -> 4 -> 3 -> 2

C) 1 -> 6 -> 5 -> 3 -> 4 -> 2

D) 5 -> 1 -> 6 -> 3 -> 4 -> 2

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Which step directly follows the hypothesis in the scientific method?

A) Observation

B) Results

C) Recognition

D) Deduction

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A student predicts that adding fertilizer will increase plant growth. This prediction represents:

A) Observation

B) Deduction

C) Experiment

D) Result

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Which step requires careful use of senses and scientific instruments?

A) Results

B) Hypothesis

C) Observation

D) Deduction

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The scientific method is mainly used to:

A) Replace observation

B) Solve problems through systematic investigation

C) Avoid experimentation

D) Support opinions without evidence

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