Why do scientists share their work when finished with an investigation?

so others may replicate it and confirm the results

Which testable question can be answered through repeated observation?

How many birds visit my backyard during the week?

Which is a testable question for an investigation?

ants prefer to eat sugar than oil

Which can be tested through experimentation?

Which plant fertilizer makes bean seeds grow fastest?

Why is it important for scientists to share, or communicate their results?

so scientists to repeat the investigation to verify results

What should you do if one of the data collected seems wrong compared to the rest of the data?

repeat at least 3 times and AVERAGE the results

Which question CANNOT be tested through investigation?

Which flowers are prettier, daisies or roses?

What conclusion can be made from the data collected?

the higher the temperature, the higher the breathing rate

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1
Why do scientists share their work when finished with an investigation?
so others may replicate it and confirm the results
so that others can see that they did it first
to get first prize
so others can get ideas for new experiments
2
Which testable question can be answered through repeated observation?
Which type of bird beak is best for eating insects?
Do birds like to eat sunflower seeds or blueberries more?
How many birds live in Florida?
How many birds visit my backyard during the week?
3
Which is a testable question for an investigation?
ants prefer to eat sugar than oil
the sun is a hot ball of gases
vanilla ice cream is better than chocolate ice cream
plants like to grow in the sunlight
4
What should you do after making a prediction in an investigation?
make observations
perform the investigation
write a conclusion
plan an investigation
5
What is the first step of the scientific method?
asking a question
analyzing data
writing conclusion
performing an experiment
6
Which can be tested through experimentation?
Which plant fertilizer makes bean seeds grow fastest?
Is it more exciting to drive a motorcycle or skydiving?
Do cats make better pets than dogs?
How does a volcano make igneous rocks?
7
Why is it important for scientists to share, or communicate their results?
so they can look smarter than other scientists
so that others can repeat it
so scientists to repeat the investigation to verify results
so they don't forget what they did
8
Which observation CANNOT be made of this photo?
taste and smell
color and shape
shape and feel
shape and taste
9
What should you do if one of the data collected seems wrong compared to the rest of the data?
repeat at least 2 more times with a new experiment
reject the data and start over
repeat at least 3 times and AVERAGE the results
repeat until the results prove your hypothesis
10
Which question CANNOT be tested through investigation?
Which flowers are prettier, daisies or roses?
Does having worms in the soil help plants grow faster?
Does putting food in the cold keep food fresher?
Does the color of light affect plant growth?
11
Which observation can be made from this photo?
lemons are yellow
lemons are sour
lemons are firm and bumpy
lemons are better than limes
12
What conclusion can be made from the data collected?
the higher the temperature, the lower the breathing rate
Sunfish breathe faster in colder temperatures
the higher the temperature, the higher the breathing rate
freshwater Sunfish breathe better in higher temperatures
13
Which is the last step of the scientific method?
analyzing data
writing a conclusion
making a plan
making a prediction

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