Inquiry is ____________.

the process of asking questions

Why do scientists keep detailed and accurate records?

Other scientists need to be able to repeat the experiment.

What is an hypothesis?

a possible answer to a question

How can scientists develop explanations about data?

Observations, research, and collected data

What are some of the organized steps that scientists use to answer questions?

state a hypothesis, test hypothesis, and collect data

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Chapter 1: Scientific Method

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1
In a fair test, how many variables will change?
1
2
4
3
2
Which scientific tool is not a measuring tool?
a hand lens
thermometer
a balance
a meterstick
3
Scientific knowledge of the natural world is based on
evidence
predicitons
opinions
guesses
4
A graduated cylinder is used to measure ______.
volume
mass
temperature
distance
5
An inference is _____.
the result of an experiment
a question to be answered
a conclusion based on facts
a measurement that is not exact
6
Why do scientists use tools to measure and gather information?
to keep clean
to get accurate information
to obey laws
to assess understanding
7
Inquiry is ____________.
the process of analyzing data
the process of reporting results
the process of doing work
the process of asking questions
8
_________________ describes something that has length, width and height.
model
map
two-dimensional
three-dimensional
9
Why do scientists keep detailed and accurate records?
Other scientists need to be able to repeat the experiment.
So the scientists work can be put in a book.
To determine the procedures they need to use.
So they can be paid.
10
Scientists develop explanations based on ___________.
hypothesis
experiments
tools
data
11
What is an hypothesis?
an accurate measurement
an observation
a problem to be solved
a possible answer to a question
12
Scientist ask questions about _____________.
problems
chemicals
tools
the natural world
13
How can scientists develop explanations about data?
Observations, research, and collected data
Feelings and Observations
Guessing and Researching
Researching and Drawing
14
What is an example of a two-dimensional model?
a blueprint
a globe
a model car
a diorama
15
What are some of the organized steps that scientists use to answer questions?
collect data, use tools, and test hypothesis
research, state a hypothesis, and make an opinion
state a hypothesis, observe the natural world, and use tools
state a hypothesis, test hypothesis, and collect data

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