Introduction to Scientific Investigation

Multiple Choice

All scientific investigations.....

• Have a conclusion that supports its hypothesis

• Take place in a laboratory

• Begin with a question

​In order for an investigation to be an EXPERIMENT, it must

• Be able to have at least 3 variables

• Allow scientist to control the conditions of the experiment

Multiple Select

In order for an investigation to be an experiment... it must:

(Pick two answers)

• Be able to have at least 3 variables

• Allow scientist to control the conditions of the experiment

• Be done in a science laboratory

• Be conducted by an official scientist

• Have both observations & opinions

​Which of the following would be an experimental question?

​Remember: In order for it to be an experiment, it must

• Be able to have at least 3 variables

• Allow scientist to control the conditions of the experiment

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​A. How does a sunflower seed grow into a sunflower?

B. ​How does temperature affect sunflower growth?

C. Are sunflowers prettier than roses​?

​D. Do sunflowers have larger petals than daisies?

Multiple Choice

All scientific investigations.....

• Have to be controlled by the scientist

• Have multiple variables

• Begin with a question

• Have to be done in a science laboratory

Multiple Choice

Which scientific investigation can scientist NOT control the conditions?

• Experiment

• Repeated Observations

Multiple Select

In order for an investigation to be an experiment... it must:

(Pick two answers)

• Be able to have at least 3 variables

• Allow scientist to control the conditions of the experiment

• Be done in a science laboratory

• Be conducted by an official scientist

• Have both observations & opinions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an experimental question?

• How does a sunflower seed grow into a sunflower?

• How does temperature affect sunflower growth?

• Are sunflowers prettier than roses​?

• Do sunflowers have larger petals than daisies?

Multiple Choice

Which scientific investigation can scientist control the conditions?

• Experiment

• Repeated Observations

Multiple Choice

Which is true about ALL scientific investigations

(Experiments, Repeated Observations, Building a Model)

• All scientific investigations begin with a question

• All scientific investigations take place in a science laboratory.

• All scientific investigations use the same scientific method.

• All scientific investigations involve a controlled experiment.

Multiple Choice

Mason rolls one ball down a hill and measures, in feet (ft), how far the ball travels before coming to a stop.

How could Mason turn this investigation into an experimental investigation?

• Repeat the investigation 3 times, but with ramps of different heights.

• Repeat the investigation 3 times, but with measurements in inches (in).

• Repeat the investigation 3 times, but with different marbles of equal size and weight.

• Repeat the investigation 3 times, but with marks along the bottom of the ramp every 20 cm.