Investigations and Data: Investigations

The video explains the concept of investigations, which involve learning about something to answer a question. It uses the example of determining a dog's favorite food by conducting an experiment. The process involves offering different types of dog food and observing which one the dog eats first. The video emphasizes the importance of repeating experiments to ensure results. It concludes by highlighting the role of investigations in solving problems and learning new things.

What is the primary goal of an investigation?

• To avoid answering questions

• To learn as much as possible about something

• To create new problems

• To confuse people

In the context of the video, what is an experiment?

• A type of food

• A shopping list

• A scientific test that can be repeated

• A random guess

How can you determine a dog's favorite food according to the video?

• By reading the food labels

• By checking the price of the food

• By observing which food the dog eats first

• By asking the dog

Why is it important to repeat an experiment?

• To make the experiment more expensive

• To ensure the results are accurate

• To make it more entertaining

• To confuse the participants

What do scientists and engineers use investigations for?

• To entertain themselves

• To avoid work

• To solve problems and learn new things

• To create new problems