multiple choice
Scientific inquiry refers to
A. a possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question.
B. the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather.
B. the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather.
Bob’s shirt is wet. He must have been exercising. This is a(n)
A. inference
B. observation
A. inference
Using your 5 senses to gather information
observe
A hypothesis is
A. a summary of events written in a particular fashion.
B. a statement that proposes a possible explanation to some phenomenon or event.
B. a statement that proposes a possible explanation to some phenomenon or event.
What is the process called when you develop and carry out a procedure to test a hypothesis?
Experiment
state the problem
purpose
In Miss Wilt’s science class, Harry and his classmates are performing a controlled scientific
investigation. Miss Wilt has already picked a topic and testable question for the class to study and has
provided background research on the topic. Before performing the investigation, the students must first
A. Analyze the data that results from the investigation
B. Form a hypothesis to predict the outcome of the investigation
B. Form a hypothesis to predict the outcome of the investigation
The process of recording data during an experiment and finding patterns.
Analyze
Gather information, make observations, take measurements
research
What makes a good hypothesis?
A. It must be testable.
B. It must be correct.
A. It must be testable.
Possible explanation for a problem.
Hypothesis
When scientists use one of their five senses to gather information, they are
A. predicting a relationship.
B. making an observation.
B. making an observation.
Comparison with a standard object.
measure