Questions for Scientific Investigation

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What is a testable question?

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A testable question is one that can be answered through experimentation or observation, allowing for data collection and analysis.

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Why is it important for a question to be testable in scientific investigation?

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It is important because testable questions can lead to experiments that provide evidence to support or refute a hypothesis.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through scientific investigation.

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What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

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A hypothesis is a specific, testable prediction, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.

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What are variables in an experiment?

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Variables are factors that can change in an experiment. They can be independent (manipulated) or dependent (measured).

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What is an independent variable?

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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is a control group?

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A control group is a standard of comparison in an experiment that is not exposed to the independent variable.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is data collection in scientific investigation?

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Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest in a systematic way.