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