After asking a question, what do scientists do next?

study what other scientists have already learned

It is important to wear safety goggles when conducting an experiment because

some chemicals can damage your eyes

Which of these statements is a hypothesis?

Plants will grow taller because water helps it grow.

What is scientific inquiry?

the process of asking questions and searching for answers

Scientific methods are organized ways to answer questions.

How is evidence different from an inference?

Evidence is information. An inference is a conclusion.

Why do scientists repeat experiments several times?

to make sure their results are accurate

What steps would you do in a scientific investigation before doing an experiment?

observe; research; make predictions; formulate questions

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Scientific Method Review

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1
After asking a question, what do scientists do next?
conduct experiments
keep good records
share their information with others
study what other scientists have already learned
2
It is important to wear safety goggles when conducting an experiment because
your hands must be protected from sharp things
some chemicals can damage your eyes
goggles help you see your lab partners
some chemicals are dangerous to breathe or smell
3
Which of these statements is a hypothesis?
Plants will die without water.
Plant A will grow taller than Plant B
Plants need water.
Plants will grow taller because water helps it grow.
4
What is the process of asking questions and searching for answers.
Collecting Data
Analyzing Data
Inquiry
Studying
5
Which is an object or device used to perform a task.
Variable
Instrument
Telescope
Tool
6
What is a set of step-by-step instructions.
Statistic
Data
Inference
Procedure
7
What is scientific inquiry?
a careful way to look at something
drawing conclusions from facts and information
the process of asking questions and searching for answers
analyzing data from an experiment
8
Which is a device that helps you see objects in the sky
Glasses
Hand Lens
Microscope
Telescope
9
Which is true?
Scientists always use the same scientific methods.
Scientific methods are always done in the same order.
Only trained scientists use scientific methods.
Scientific methods are organized ways to answer questions.
10
Encyclopedias, books, magazines, and the Internet are examples of
Magazines
Science
Reference Materials
Books
11
How is evidence different from an inference?
Evidence is a plan. An inference is a conclusion
Evidence is a prediction. An inference is information.
Evidence is information. An inference is a conclusion.
Evidence is information. An inference is a plan
12
Why do scientists repeat experiments several times?
to memorize the procedures
to make sure their results are accurate
to use up all their materials
to change the variable each time
13
What steps would you do in a scientific investigation before doing an experiment?
observe; research; make predictions; formulate questions
observe; communicate your findings; analyze your data
purchase lab equipment; observe; make predictions
observe; build a computer model

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