Scientific Method and Inquiry

What is the purpose of the scientific method?

• To find answers to scientific questions

• To conduct experiments in a laboratory

• To analyze data collected from observations

• To communicate research findings to the scientific community

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Understanding word meanings

What is the main difference between the scientific method and scientific inquiry?

• The scientific method follows a specific set of steps, while scientific inquiry is more flexible.

• The scientific method involves making observations and asking questions, while scientific inquiry does not.

• The scientific method is used in experiments, while scientific inquiry is used in observations.

• The scientific method is more flexible, while scientific inquiry follows a specific set of steps.

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Main ideas and supporting details

What is the purpose of the scientific method and scientific inquiry?

• To find answers to scientific questions

• To conduct experiments in a laboratory

• To prove scientific theories

• To collect data for statistical analysis

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Main ideas and supporting details

How do scientists gather information about the world around them?

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Citing textual evidence

What is not a step of the scientific method?

• Ask a question

• Conduct research

• Make sure that you are right

• Create a hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Why do we research our problem?

• To waste time

• To slow down the process

• To learn background information on our topic

• To study so we know more.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

A series of steps that scientists use to solve problems and investigate natural occurrences is...

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What is the systematic approach used by scientists to investigate and understand the world around us?

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

• Observation

• Scientific method

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Scientists design and conduct experiments to test their ___

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

What is the first step of the Scientific Method?

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Analyzing the data

• Drawing conclusions

• Carefully observing and gathering information