Scientific Inquiry II

Question 1

True or false: Scientific inquiry often begins with developing a hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

The following is a scientific question...

Accepted Answer

At what temperature does water boil?, When does the sun rise on April 3?

Question 3

Future testing can prove a scientific theory to be incorrect.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

You can think of a _____ as a rule of nature.

Accepted Answer

scientific law

Question 5

A _______ is a possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a specific question.

Accepted Answer

hypothesis

Question 6

Click the number of each sentence that is true about graphs.

Accepted Answer

A graph can reveal a pattern in data, A graph can reveal a trend in data., Graphs help scientists interpret data

Question 7

If you didn't control variables in experiment, you would not know which one explained results.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

In carrying out a controlled experiment, what does a table help you do?

Accepted Answer

provide an organized way to collect and record observations

Question 9

Why do scientists describe their research in full when they communicate with other scientists?

Accepted Answer

Other scientists need to be able to repeat the experiment.

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