LSS 1123 - FWA
1. Match the terms of the scientific method (on the left) with their definitions (on the right).
Each definition is used once.
Survey This is a research method that is used for collecting data from a
group of respondents by using questionnaires.
Interview This is a research method that involves face-to-face interaction and
is used to collect in-depth information on people's opinions,
thoughts, experiences, and feelings.
Experiment A scientific test that is done to find out if a particular hypothesis is
true or false.
Observation When scientists come into a particular habitat to study the
behaviours of animals that live there, they are using this type of data
collection method.
Research A serious study of a subject, in order to discover new facts or test
new ideas
Hypothesis An educated guess that researchers make about the outcomes of their
research.
Literature review / Reading about your research topic using reliable sources.
Background Research
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2. Read the following passage and fill in the gaps with the appropriate word from the
drop-down list.
The scientific research process involves several steps. First, researchers identify a topic which is
interesting to them. They then write a research question which is more specific and guides their
research. Next, they conduct secondary research by searching for sources. The most reliable
sources are journal articles because they are peer-reviewed. To answer the question, a plan for
the data collection is designed. In some cases, researchers make a prediction about the research.
This prediction is called a/an hypothesis. Data analysis occurs after the data is collected. Finally,
after making conclusions, researchers report their research.
3. What should always be done before formulating a research question or a hypothesis?
a. Analyze research data
b. Report research results
c. Collect primary data
d. Conduct background research
4. Which of the following is an example of secondary research
The researchers __________________
a. design a survey to send to participants in a recycling and sustainability project.
b. write a report summarizing the findings of their survey
c. use a library database studying background information on their topic
d. determine the population of their study and the size of the sample they will use
1. Match the terms of the scientific method (on the left) with their definitions (on the right).
Each definition is used once.
Survey This is a research method that is used for collecting data from a
group of respondents by using questionnaires.
Interview This is a research method that involves face-to-face interaction and
is used to collect in-depth information on people's opinions,
thoughts, experiences, and feelings.
Experiment A scientific test that is done to find out if a particular hypothesis is
true or false.
Observation When scientists come into a particular habitat to study the
behaviours of animals that live there, they are using this type of data
collection method.
Research A serious study of a subject, in order to discover new facts or test
new ideas
Hypothesis An educated guess that researchers make about the outcomes of their
research.
Literature review / Reading about your research topic using reliable sources.
Background Research
, LSS 1123 - FWA
2. Read the following passage and fill in the gaps with the appropriate word from the
drop-down list.
The scientific research process involves several steps. First, researchers identify a topic which is
interesting to them. They then write a research question which is more specific and guides their
research. Next, they conduct secondary research by searching for sources. The most reliable
sources are journal articles because they are peer-reviewed. To answer the question, a plan for
the data collection is designed. In some cases, researchers make a prediction about the research.
This prediction is called a/an hypothesis. Data analysis occurs after the data is collected. Finally,
after making conclusions, researchers report their research.
3. What should always be done before formulating a research question or a hypothesis?
a. Analyze research data
b. Report research results
c. Collect primary data
d. Conduct background research
4. Which of the following is an example of secondary research
The researchers __________________
a. design a survey to send to participants in a recycling and sustainability project.
b. write a report summarizing the findings of their survey
c. use a library database studying background information on their topic
d. determine the population of their study and the size of the sample they will use
