Scientific Inquiry Exploration
Explore the steps of the scientific method and understand how scientists investigate the world around us.
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Scientific Inquiry Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your understanding of the scientific inquiry process.
1. What is the first step in the scientific method?
Formulate a hypothesis
Ask a question
Conduct an experiment
Analyze data
2. A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment is called a:
Conclusion
Observation
Hypothesis
Theory
3. The variable that is changed by the scientist in an experiment is called the variable.
4. The information gathered during an experiment is known as .
5. A scientific law explains why something happens, while a scientific theory describes what happens.
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False
6. It is important to have only one variable change at a time in an experiment.
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False
7. Briefly describe the purpose of a control group in an experiment.
8. Number the steps of the scientific method in the correct order from 1 to 6.
Analyze Data
Formulate a Hypothesis
Draw a Conclusion
Ask a Question
Conduct an Experiment
Make Observations/Do Research
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