Read each of the following questions carefully and choose the best answer.
1.
A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific
question is a
a. hypothesis
b. scientific inquiry
c. theory
d. variable
2.
Science is . . .
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
a way of learning about the natural world.
a theory.
an observation.
a variable.
The first step of the scientific inquiry is
a. forming a hypothesis
b. making a materials list
c. asking a question
d. forming a conclusion
4.
A way to make observations is
a. by guessing
b. to make a hypothesis
c. by trial and error
d. to use your senses
5.
A well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or
experimental results is a
a.
b.
c.
d.
controlled experiment.
scientific theory.
scientific law.
hypothesis.
6.
Facts, figures and other evidence gathered through observation are
called
a.
b.
c.
d.
7.
variables.
laws.
data.
scientific inquiry.
A factor that can change during an experiment is called a
a. prediction
b. variable
c. theory
d. hypothesis
8.
Making a forecast of what will happen is called
a.
b.
c.
d.
9.
Which of the following is an example of a well written hypothesis?
a.
b.
c.
d.
10.
predicting
inferring
observing
classifying
How far away is lightening?
What causes mold to grow on bread?
I think the temperature will rise because the water is boiling.
The water will turn red.
A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time
under a particular set of conditions is called ____________________.
a. scientific law
b. a hypothesis
c. a prediction
d. a theory
11.
You observe the sky at lunchtime is darkening, from past experience you
are anticipating a storm is approaching. . . this is an example of
________________.
a. a inference
b. a hurricane
c. classifying
d. a scientific theory
12.
13.
Which of these groups make a classification?
a. car, truck, baseball, glove
b. pear, apple, banana, peach
c. brick, pencil, magnet, computer
d. boy, shark, man, dog
Open-mindedness and __________________ help scientist consider new and
different ideas and question whether or not ideas are correct.
a.
b.
c.
d.
creativity
honesty
skepticism
curiosity
Scientific Inquiry Open-Ended Response
14. Explain in detail the differences between quantitative and qualitative
observations and give examples of each type of observation that can be found in
this classroom.
15. Explain how you, as a scientist, would use the scientific inquiry process to
conduct an experiment. Be sure to discuss all 5 steps!