Scientific Method and Inquiry Quiz

What is the systematic study of the natural world through observation and experiment called?

• Science

• Hypothesis

• Evidence

• Reasoning

Which term describes a series of steps scientists use to investigate questions and solve problems?

• Scientific Method or Process

• Qualitative Data

• Inference

• Claim

What is a procedure to test a hypothesis under controlled conditions called?

• Experiment

• Observation

• Reasoning

• Evidence

What is the process of using the senses or tools to gather information about something?

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Claim

• Scientific Data

What do you call a conclusion drawn based on observations and prior knowledge?

• Inference

• Experiment

• Science

• Qualitative Data

Which term refers to a testable prediction about what will happen in an experiment?

• Hypothesis

• Reasoning

• Evidence

• Scientific Data

What is a statement or conclusion that answers a question based on evidence?

• Claim

• Observation

• Experiment

• Science

What is data or observations used to support or refute a claim called?

• Evidence

• Hypothesis

• Qualitative Data

• Inference

What is an explanation that connects evidence to the claim using scientific principles?

• Reasoning

• Experiment

• Science

• Observation

What is information collected during an experiment or observation called?

• Scientific Data

• Claim

• Inference

• Hypothesis