Scientific Investigation

Which of these contains steps in the right order?

• Ask a question, form a hypothesis, research, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions, report and share results, make a conclusion

• Form a hypothesis, ask a question, research, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions, report and share results

• Observe and ask questions, form a hypothesis, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions, report and share results

• Form a hypothesis, ask a question, research, report and share results, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions

After a scientific experiment is performed, data is recorded, and conclusions are drawn, what should be done next?

• Share your research with other scientists

• Keep your research a secret

• Destroy all evidence of your experiment

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 

• data

• theory

• hypothesis

• fact

During this step of the scientific method, a scientist would gather background information.

• Hypothesis

• Research

• Observation

• Experiment 

What is the primary purpose of a scientific investigation in social studies?

• To explore historical events

• To test a hypothesis

• To gather statistical data

• To create a social theory

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a scientific investigation?

• Subjectivity

• Bias

• Objectivity

• Prejudice

In social studies, what is the role of a hypothesis in a scientific investigation?

• To provide a final answer

• To offer a possible explanation

• To collect data

• To analyze results

Which step comes first in a scientific investigation?

• Conducting experiments

• Forming a hypothesis

• Collecting data

• Asking a question

What is the significance of data analysis in a scientific investigation?

• To prove a theory

• To interpret results

• To form a hypothesis

• To conduct experiments

How does peer review contribute to scientific investigations in social studies?

• By ensuring accuracy

• By introducing bias

• By delaying publication

• By simplifying research