Scientific Inquiry Fundamentals
Explore the core principles and steps of scientific inquiry through various question types, designed for Grade 9 science students.
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Scientific Inquiry Fundamentals
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all your work for short answer questions.
1. Which of the following is typically the first step in the scientific method?
Formulating a hypothesis
Making observations
Conducting an experiment
Drawing conclusions
2. A testable statement that predicts the outcome of an experiment is called a:
Theory
Law
Hypothesis
Observation
3. The variable that is changed or manipulated by the experimenter is called the variable.
4. A good scientific experiment should include a group for comparison.
5. After an experiment is conducted, scientists analyze their to draw conclusions.
6. A scientific theory is a guess that has not been tested.
True
False
7. The results of an experiment should always support the initial hypothesis.
True
False
8. Explain the difference between a control group and an experimental group in an experiment.
9. Why is it important for scientific experiments to be repeatable?
10. Number the steps of the scientific method in the correct order from 1 to 5.
Formulate a hypothesis
Analyze data
Conduct an experiment
Make observations and ask questions
Draw conclusions