In Scientific inquiry, what is the FIRST step?
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In Scientific Inquiry, communication is a key component throughout.
True
False
Which of the following is the study of Earth, including rocks, soils, oceans, the atmosphere, and surface features?
Physical Science
None of the choices
Life Science
Earth Science
How can you communicate your results?
Make further observations
Call your imaginary friend
Write Science Journal Articles
Design an experiment
Give 2 examples of observation.
Answers should refer to using the 5 senses (Student answers may vary)
In Scientific inquiry, what is the second step?
Hypothesize and Predict
Analyze Results
Test Hypothesis
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People never use Science in their everyday lives and careers.
False
True
Which refers to a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events?
Prediction
Observation
Inference
Hypothesis
What will you do if conclusions drawn from Scientific investigation DO NOT support the hypothesis?
modify or revise the hypothesis
end the investigation
repeat several times to confirm
repeat several times to confirm
Which of the following refers to is the result of a great deal of debate and confirmation within the science community?
Scientific Inquiry
Science
Scientific Knowledge
Technology
Which refers to a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigation?
Prediction
Hypothesis
Inference
Observation
In Scientific Inquiry, if predictions are correct and the hypothesis is supported, how many times will the scientist retest the predictions?
no need to retest the predictions
two times only
one time only
several times
Technology is the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use.
False
True
There are 5 main branches of Science.
False
True
Which of the following is an example of observation?
It's going to snow.
The street is wet because it rained.
The car run out of gas.
The sky is blue.
After testing your hypothesis, what are you going to do next?
design an experiment and make various predictions
go back to observation and making inference
go back to sleep
analyze your results using various methods
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Scientific Method?
Results may be communicated at the conclusion of experiment.
It answers a single posed question
It is Linear/Defined Order.
It is Non-Linear/Fluid.
Give 2 examples of prediction.
Answers refer to a guess of the outcome (Student answers may vary)
Which refers to a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience?
Observation
Inference
Hypothesis
Prediction
Give 2 examples of hypothesis.
Answers should refer to a possible explanation of observation (Student answers may vary)
When you test a hypothesis, you often test whether your predictions are true.
False
True
Life Science is the study of living things. It is also known as Chemistry.
False
True
Give 2 examples of inference.
Answers refer to a logical explanation of observation (Student answers may vary)
It is not important to communicating results in scientific inquiry.
False
True
What will you do if conclusions drawn from Scientific investigation support the hypothesis?
end the investigation
modify or revise the hypothesis
repeat several times to confirm
repeat several times to confirm
Which of the following refers to the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations?
Technology
Scientific Knowledge
Science
Scientific Inquiry
Which refers to the act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking notes of what occur?
Observation
Hypothesis
Prediction
Inference
In Scientific inquiry, what is the last step?
Communicate Results
Draw Conclusions
Carry Out further Scientific Inquiry
Analyze Results
Which of the following refers to the process that uses a set of skills to answer questions or to test ideas about the natural world?
Scientific Knowledge
Scientific Inquiry
Technology
Science
What are the 3 main branches of Science?
Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science