Which of the following is the main purpose of a scientific investigation?

A. to answer questions about the natural world

to determine the investigator's opinion

to support results from previous investigations

Which of the following should be a goal of a scientific investigation?

to help the scientist solve a problem

to help the scientist make money

to make sure the scientist is correct

A. to make sure other scientists are incorrect

Ellie conducts an investigation to determine if size or weight affect how fast objects fall. Her investigation includes repeatedly dropping a basketball and a golf ball at the same time. After many trials, she determines that both balls land at the exact same time. Why would Ellie's investigation be valid?

it proves her predictions are correct

Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge: SC.5.N.2.1

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45 sec • 1 pt

For her science fair project, Marcy is investigating how levels of carbon dioxide affect plant growth. Which of the following is most important for Marcy to do?

She needs to make sure her results match her predictions.

She needs to make sure that her results contain both words and numbers

She needs to make sure that the explanation of her results is based on evidence.

She needs to make sure her results get published so that everyone can read them.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following must be true for scientific results to be valid?

The results must be drawn in a graph.

The results should be based on evidence.

The results should support the ideas of other scientists.

The results should match the predictions of the scientist.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Kyle completes his science project for his 5th grade teacher by carrying out a scientific investigation.
Which statement about Kyle's investigation is true?

Kyle's investigation must include observation and evidence.

Kyle must have an investigation with steps that follow a set pattern.

Kyle's project is valid only if the teacher personally likes the results.

Kyle must include all the steps of the scientific method for his results to be valid.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When conducting an investigation, a scientist's main goal should be which of the following?

The scientist should include his opinions in the results.

The scientist should aim to become famous for his work.

The scientist should follow a very specific scientific method.

The scientist should aim to answer questions about the natural world.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following questions could be answered by a scientific investigation?

What color is the best to paint with?

What animal makes a good pet?

What is the best flavor of soft drink?

What causes some metals to rust?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Jose wants to create an excellent science fair project for the school competition. In order for his project to be valid, which of the following must happen?

The project must include his beliefs

The results must be based on evidence

The project must prove his predictions correct

The results must be based on personal opinion

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements about science is true?

Science always contains the opinions of the investigator

Science proves the predictions of scientists to be correct

Science is based on observation or measurement that answers a question

Science answers all questions using strict rules called the scientific method

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Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge: SC.5.N.2.1

For her science fair project, Marcy is investigating how levels of carbon dioxide affect plant growth. Which of the following is most important for Marcy to do?

Which of the following must be true for scientific results to be valid?

Kyle completes his science project for his 5th grade teacher by carrying out a scientific investigation. Which statement about Kyle's investigation is true?

When conducting an investigation, a scientist's main goal should be which of the following?

Which of the following questions could be answered by a scientific investigation?

Jose wants to create an excellent science fair project for the school competition. In order for his project to be valid, which of the following must happen?

Which of the following statements about science is true?

Which of the following is the main purpose of a scientific investigation?

Which of the following should be a goal of a scientific investigation?

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Kyle completes his science project for his 5th grade teacher by carrying out a scientific investigation.
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