Scientific Inquiry

Scientific Inquiry

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important to conduct research prior to writing your hypothesis?

Multiple Select

A good problem statement will include..... (check all that apply)

• Variables (independent & dependent)

• numbers

• details

• pictures

Multiple Choice

A hypothesis is a(n)

• prediction

• educated guess

• proving answer

• definition

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the variable that is PURPOSELY changed during an experiment?

• constant

• dependent variable

• independent variable

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the variable that is PURPOSELY kept the same in an experiment, so it can be a fair experiment?

• constant

• dependent variable

• independent variable

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the variable that is MEASURED in an experiment?

• constant

• dependent variable

• independent variable

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a CONTROL?

• To have an extra variable.

• to compare and ensure the IV affects the DV.

Open Ended

What could happen if you do not list all the materials needed?

Multiple Choice

A detailed set of procedures is NOT necessary for a strong lab experiment.

• True

• False

Open Ended

What is data?

Multiple Select

How can data from an experiment be displayed? (Check all that apply)

• Drawing Pictures

• Graphs

• Charts

• Tables

Multiple Choice

Information represented by physical descriptions or statements of opinion is known as...

• quantitative data

• qualitative data

Multiple Choice

Information represented by numerical measurements is known as...

• quantitative data

• qualitative data

Multiple Select

A STRONG scientific analysis will include: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

• scientific principles to explain patterns

• Results from experiment

• descriptions of patterns found in the experiment

• states relationship between constant and control

• states relationship between independent and dependent variable

Open Ended

A strong conclusion should ALWAYS...….