Scientific Inquiry Types What is science?

What is the purpose of an experimental investigation?

• To categorize data

• To compare similarities and differences

• To develop descriptive findings about a natural process

• To determine cause and effect relationships

Which of the following is a key word that indicates a descriptive investigation?

• Compare/contrast
• Observe
• Testing the effects of
• Control and experimental groups

Which of the following is NOT included in a comparative investigation?

• Control and experimental groups
• Observations
• Hypothesis
• Testing the effects of

Which part of scientific inquiry is included in an experimental investigation?

Select all that apply

• Control and experimental groups

• Observations

• Testing the effects of

• Hypothesis

Which of the following is NOT included in a descriptive investigation?

• Testing the effects of

• Hypothesis

• Observations

• Data or Graphs

What is the purpose of a descriptive investigation?

• To manipulate variables and measure their effects
• To compare similarities and differences
• To determine cause and effect relationships
• To develop descriptive findings about a natural process

Which of the following is the best definition for science?

• the study of chemicals and life to understand how animals and plants live

• learning science facts to take in knowledge

• taking in facts about the world around us by using observations and experiments

• Control and experimental groups

Which of the following is a key word that indicates a comparative investigation?

• Compare/contrast
• Control and experimental groups
• Observe
• Testing the effects of

What is the purpose of a comparative investigation?

• To manipulate variables and measure their effects
• To compare similarities and differences
• To develop descriptive findings about a natural process
• To determine cause and effect relationships

What type of data can be included in a descriptive investigation?

• Qualitative data only

• Both quantitative and qualitative data

• No data is collected

• Quantitative data only