Understanding Testable Questions

What is a testable question?

• A question about your favorite color

• A question you can test and find an answer to

• A silly question

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Which of these is a testable question?

• What is your favorite movie?

• Which paper towel is strongest?

• Who is the nicest person?

Why do scientists ask testable questions?

• To waste time

• To learn more about the world

• To be silly

Which of the following is NOT a testable question?

• How much water does a plant need to grow?

• What is your favorite animal?

• Does sunlight affect how fast ice melts?

A testable question can be answered by:

• Guessing

• Doing an experiment

• Asking a friend

Which question could a scientist test in a lab?

• Which type of soil helps plants grow taller?

• Who is the best singer in the class?

• What is the most popular ice cream flavor?

What do you need to answer a testable question?

• An experiment or investigation

• A storybook

• A guess

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Which of these is a fact you can test?

• Blue is the prettiest color

• Pizza tastes good

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If you want to find out which material keeps ice from melting the longest, what should you do?

• Test different materials with ice

• Ask your friends

• Guess the answer

How can you tell if a question is testable?

• If you can answer it by doing an experiment

• If it is about your favorite things

• If it is a funny question