Inquiry Process vs. Scientific Method

Inquiry Process vs. Scientific Method

What is the inquiry process ?

A way to finding answers to a question or problem through researching (such as looking up information) or investigating (such as using our senses).

How is the inquiry process different from the scientific method ?

The steps of the inquiry process are the same as the scientific method except you conduct research to answer your question for the inquiry process whereas you would perform an experiment for the scientific method.

Multiple Select

Johnnie created a new blood pressure medication. He wants to know if it will lower blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure. What can Johnnie do to test his new medicine?

• Inquiry Process

• Scientific Method

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Rhianna was curious why only female mosquitoes bite. What should Rhiana use to find the solution to her question?

• Inquiry Process

• Scientific Method

When conducting research, make sure your online resources are credible.

• Does the website end in .org or .edu?

• Does the "About Us" or "Contact Us" link give more information about the author?

• Is the information current (less than three years old)?

• Are words spelled correctly and is there proper punctuation?

• If there is a table or graph can the data be verified using other sources?

• Is the author of the website a valid and legitimate person who is considered an expert in their field?

Multiple Choice

Credible sources end in .edu or .org .

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A credible source does not need information about the author published on the the website.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

It' s okay to have misspelled words and a few punctuation errors because the source is still credible and should be used.

• True

• False

Inquiry Process

• Ask a question

• Conduct research

• Form a hypothesis

• Interpret the data or information (pick out your most important facts)

• Write conclusions (share your information in writing, presentation, rap, game, video, journal etc.)