Scientific Investigations

What is Scientific Inquiry?

• The strategy used for scientific investigations.

• A type of mathematical equation.

• A form of artistic expression.

• A method for cooking food.

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What is a Hypothesis?

• A prediction or proposal explanation that can be tested.

• A proven scientific law.

• A random guess with no basis.

• A summary of experimental results.

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What are Observations in scientific investigations?

• Using all of your senses and scientific instruments to describe a thing or an event.

• Making guesses without evidence.

• Drawing conclusions based only on opinions.

• Ignoring data that does not fit your hypothesis.

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What is a Conclusion in a scientific investigation?

• The findings of your investigation.

• The materials used in your investigation.

• The steps you followed in your investigation.

• The questions you asked before starting.

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Which of the following is an example of Quantitative data?

• Length

• Color of hair

• Shape of candy

• Survey questions

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Which of the following is an example of Qualitative data?

• Speed

• Height

• Color of cars in a lot

• Weight

Which of the following is NOT a quantitative measurement?

• Length

• Weight

• Shape of candy in a jar

• Speed

What are the three things you must have identified to complete a scientific investigation?

• Driving Question, Procedures, Variables

• Hypothesis, Results, Conclusion

• Materials, Data Table, Graphs

• Observations, Predictions, Analysis

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What is a Driving Question in a scientific investigation?

• A type of question asked that creates the boundaries for the experiment.

• A question that only requires a yes or no answer.

• A question unrelated to the experiment's topic.

• A question that summarizes the results of the experiment.

What are Procedures in a scientific investigation?

• Steps to follow.

• Tools used in the experiment.

• Results obtained from the experiment.

• Questions asked during the experiment.

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