Scientific Inquiry

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What is Scientific Inquiry?

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Scientific Inquiry is the process of asking questions, making observations, forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, and drawing conclusions based on evidence.

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is the factor in an experiment that is measured or observed to assess the effect of the independent variable.

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is the factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

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What is a controlled variable?

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A controlled variable is a factor that is kept constant throughout an experiment to ensure that the results are valid.

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What are constants in an experiment?

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Constants are the factors in a controlled experiment that remain the same, such as the same size pot, same amount of water, and same kind of plant.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable statement or prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is a quantitative observation?

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A quantitative observation is a measurement that includes numbers and can be counted or measured, such as 'There are five players in the picture'.

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What is a qualitative observation?

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A qualitative observation describes characteristics or qualities that cannot be measured with numbers, such as 'The player is wearing a red jersey'.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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The control group serves as a standard for comparison, allowing researchers to see the effect of the independent variable.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic approach to inquiry that involves making observations, forming a hypothesis, conducting experiments, and analyzing data.