Question 1

Which of the following best describes a hypothesis in the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

A testable explanation for an observation.

Question 2

A nurse records a patient's pulse as 82 beats per minute during an assessment. Which step of the scientific method does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Observation

Question 3

Which of the following statements is an example of a scientific law?

Accepted Answer

Gravity causes objects to fall towards the ground.

Question 4

Which step comes immediately after 'Formulate Hypothesis & Make Prediction' in the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

Design & Conduct Experiment

Question 5

A scientist observes a new phenomenon and wonders how it happens. What is the next step in the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

Formulate a hypothesis

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct order of steps in the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

Observation $\rightarrow$ Hypothesis $\rightarrow$ Experiment $\rightarrow$ Data Analysis $\rightarrow$ Conclusion $\rightarrow$ Peer Review & Publish

Question 7

Which of the following statements represents a hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

Drinking coffee at night keeps me awake.

Question 8

A doctor believes that an incision made during surgery is red and pus is present, indicating infection. What type of statement is this?

Accepted Answer

Hypothesis

Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic of a scientific law?

Accepted Answer

It describes a phenomenon that has been repeatedly observed and is universally accepted.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of quantitative observation?

Accepted Answer

A patient's body temperature is over 38°C.

Question 11

A scientist designs an experiment to test whether a new drug lowers blood pressure. Which step of the scientific method does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Experiment

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

Making a personal decision based on belief

Question 13

A patient believes they are allergic to povidone-iodine and an alternate antiseptic must be used before surgery. What type of statement is this?

Accepted Answer

Hypothesis

Question 14

Which of the following is a qualitative observation?

Accepted Answer

A patient looks flushed.

Question 15

After collecting and interpreting data, what is the next step in the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

Draw conclusions

Question 16

Which of the following best describes a scientific theory?

Accepted Answer

A well-supported explanation for a broad set of observations.

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of applying the scientific method in a medical setting?

Accepted Answer

A nurse observes a patient's symptoms, forms a hypothesis about the cause, and tests it by monitoring changes after treatment.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding scientific laws?

Accepted Answer

They are testable and broad hypotheses.

Question 19

A scientist publishes their findings after peer review. Which step of the scientific method does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Peer Review & Publish

Question 20

Which of the following is the best example of a testable hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

If patients reduce sodium intake, their blood pressure will decrease.

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