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Nature of Inquiry and Research

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An educated guess or testable prediction is a

a)

theory

b)

law

c)

hypothesis

d)

conclusion

2.

Observations that deal with a number or amount are called

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

3.

The research should be about a topic that is aged, relevant, and intriguing.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

(a)   is usually carried out via investigating or asking questions.

5.

Does the study follow the process of inductive or deductive research?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

6.

Research applies, tests, or develops (a)   .

7.

Inquiry is defined as “a seeking for truth, information, or knowledge -- seeking information by questioning." Individuals carry on the process of inquiry from the time they are born until they die.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

The Skittles are yellow, red and green is an example of _____.


a)

qualitative observations

b)

quantitative observations

c)

hypothesis

9.

The steps commonly used by scientists in gathering information to test hypotheses and solve problems are called _____.

a)

scientific inquiry

b)

hypothesis

c)

scientific method