Scientific Inquiry and Method

What are Inferences?

• A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

• A guess made without any evidence

• A method to record data

• A way to conduct an experiment

What does 'Qualitative' mean?

• relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity

• describing something without numerical measurements

• relating to quality and quantity

• none of the above

What is a prediction?

• A forecast about the future

• A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery

• An explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation

• A variable that is intentionally changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable

What is a dependent variable?

• A variable whose value depends or is affected by other variables

• A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery

• An explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation

• A variable that is intentionally changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable

Which step involves gathering data to test predictions in the scientific method?

• Making a hypothesis

• Conducting an experiment

• Making observations

• Reporting results

Which of the following is an example of a quantitative observation?

• The ice cream was delicious.

• The ice cream was melting.

• There were 10 ice cream cones.

• The ice cream was colorful.

What is the first step to start an experiment?

• Create a hypothesis or a well-thought-out forecast about the future

• Conduct the experiment

• Analyze the results

• Write a report

What should a hypothesis include?

• A question

• A prediction

• A statement

• A fact

What is a necessary quality of an experimental procedure?

• It should be fun

• It should be precise and repeatable

• It should be quick

• It should be easy

Which of the following is an example of a dependent variable?

• The height or health of the plant

• The liquid used to water each plant

• Type of plant used, pot size, amount of liquid, soil type

• The result of the experiment