Which of the following refers to the process that uses a set of skills to answer questions or to test ideas about the natural world?
Technology
Scientific Knowledge
Science
Scientific Inquiry
Which refers to the act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking notes of what occur?
Inference
Hypothesis
Observation
Prediction
In Scientific Inquiry, if predictions are correct and the hypothesis is supported, how many times will the scientist retest the predictions?
several times
one time only
no need to retest the predictions
two times only
How can you communicate your results?
Design an experiment
Call your imaginary friend
Make further observations
Write Science Journal Articles
Which of the following is the study of Earth, including rocks, soils, oceans, the atmosphere, and surface features?
None of the choices
Earth Science
Life Science
Physical Science
What are the 3 main branches of Science?
Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science
There are 5 main branches of Science.
False
True
In Scientific Inquiry, communication is a key component throughout.
True
False
Which refers to a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigation?
Prediction
Observation
Hypothesis
Inference
What will you do if conclusions drawn from Scientific investigation support the hypothesis?
end the investigation
repeat several times to confirm
repeat several times to confirm
modify or revise the hypothesis
Life Science is the study of living things. It is also known as Chemistry.
True
False
Technology is the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use.
True
False
When you test a hypothesis, you often test whether your predictions are true.
True
False
People never use Science in their everyday lives and careers.
False
True
Which refers to a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience?
Prediction
Inference
Hypothesis
Observation
What will you do if conclusions drawn from Scientific investigation DO NOT support the hypothesis?
repeat several times to confirm
end the investigation
repeat several times to confirm
modify or revise the hypothesis
Give 2 examples of observation.
Answers should refer to using the 5 senses (Student answers may vary)
In Scientific inquiry, what is the second step?
Ask Questions
Analyze Results
Test Hypothesis
Hypothesize and Predict
In Scientific inquiry, what is the FIRST step?
Ask Questions
It is not important to communicating results in scientific inquiry.
True
False
Give 2 examples of hypothesis.
Answers should refer to a possible explanation of observation (Student answers may vary)
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Scientific Method?
It is Non-Linear/Fluid.
Results may be communicated at the conclusion of experiment.
It is Linear/Defined Order.
It answers a single posed question
Give 2 examples of prediction.
Answers refer to a guess of the outcome (Student answers may vary)
Give 2 examples of inference.
Answers refer to a logical explanation of observation (Student answers may vary)
Which of the following refers to the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations?
Science
Scientific Inquiry
Scientific Knowledge
Technology
After testing your hypothesis, what are you going to do next?
analyze your results using various methods
design an experiment and make various predictions
go back to sleep
go back to observation and making inference
In Scientific inquiry, what is the last step?
Communicate Results
Carry Out further Scientific Inquiry
Draw Conclusions
Analyze Results
Which of the following is an example of observation?
The sky is blue.
It's going to snow.
The street is wet because it rained.
The car run out of gas.
Which refers to a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events?
Inference
Hypothesis
Observation
Prediction
Which of the following refers to is the result of a great deal of debate and confirmation within the science community?
Scientific Inquiry
Technology
Science
Scientific Knowledge