Nature of Inquiry and Research

An educated guess or testable prediction is a

• theory

• law

• hypothesis

• conclusion

Observations that deal with a number or amount are called

• qualitative

• quantitative

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS2-2

NGSS.5-PS1-2

The research should be about a topic that is aged, relevant, and intriguing.

• TRUE

• FALSE

______ is usually carried out via investigating or asking questions.

Does the study follow the process of inductive or deductive research?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

Research applies, tests, or develops ______.

Inquiry is defined as “a seeking for truth, information, or knowledge -- seeking information by questioning." Individuals carry on the process of inquiry from the time they are born until they die.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Skittles are yellow, red and green is an example of _____.

• qualitative observations

• quantitative observations

• hypothesis

The steps commonly used by scientists in gathering information to test hypotheses and solve problems are called _____.

• scientific inquiry

• hypothesis

• scientific method

Tags

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3