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

state a hypothesis, test hypothesis, and collect data

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.

How can scientists develop explanations about data?

Observations, research, and collected data

What is an hypothesis?

a possible answer to a question

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1
Which scientific tool is not a measuring tool?
a hand lens
a balance
a meterstick
thermometer
2
Why do scientists use tools to measure and gather information?
to keep clean
to get accurate information
to obey laws
to assess understanding
3
What is an example of a two-dimensional model?
a blueprint
a model car
a globe
a diorama
4
Facts gained from observations and experiments are
hypothesis
evidence
tools
procedures
5
What are some of the organized steps that scientists use to answer questions?
research, state a hypothesis, and make an opinion
state a hypothesis, test hypothesis, and collect data
state a hypothesis, observe the natural world, and use tools
collect data, use tools, and test hypothesis
6
An inference is _____.
the result of an experiment
a question to be answered
a measurement that is not exact
a conclusion based on facts
7
Scientific knowledge of the natural world is based on
predicitons
evidence
opinions
guesses
8
_________________ describes something that has length, width and height.
model
map
three-dimensional
two-dimensional
9
Scientists develop explanations based on ___________.
tools
hypothesis
experiments
data
10
This must be in an if...then...because format.
procedures
investigation
scientific methods
hypothesis
11
A graduated cylinder is used to measure ______.
volume
temperature
mass
distance
12
Inquiry is ____________.
the process of doing work
the process of reporting results
the process of asking questions
the process of analyzing data
13
Scientist ask questions about _____________.
problems
tools
chemicals
the natural world
14
Why do scientists keep detailed and accurate records?
So they can be paid.
To determine the procedures they need to use.
So the scientists work can be put in a book.
Other scientists need to be able to repeat the experiment.
15
How can scientists develop explanations about data?
Observations, research, and collected data
Feelings and Observations
Guessing and Researching
Researching and Drawing
16
What is an hypothesis?
a possible answer to a question
a problem to be solved
an accurate measurement
an observation
17
In a fair test, how many variables will change?
2
1
4
3

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