Scientific Inquiry and The Scientific Method

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What is Scientific Inquiry?

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Scientific inquiry refers to the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on evidence derived from their work.

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What are the objectives of the lesson on Scientific Inquiry?

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Students should be able to identify a problem, list three steps in the scientific method, formulate hypotheses, and design an experiment.

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List the 6 Steps of the Scientific Method.

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1. Identify the Problem/Make an observation 2. Form a hypothesis 3. Test the hypothesis 4. Collect, Organize and Analyze the Data 5. Draw Conclusions 6. Communicate the results

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What is the first step in the Scientific Method?

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Identify the Problem/Make an observation.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction that tries to explain an observation or answer a question.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative observations?

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Qualitative observations are descriptions without measurements, while quantitative observations include measurements.

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What is a testable question in science?

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A testable question must be able to be answered through experimentation and should arise from observations.

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What is the purpose of a controlled experiment?

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A controlled experiment tests only one factor at a time by comparing a control group with an experimental group.

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Define independent and dependent variables in an experiment.

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Independent variable: the factor that is changed in the experiment. Dependent variable: the factor that responds to the change and is measured.

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What should data collected from experiments include?

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Data should include recorded observations or measurements, organized in tables, charts, and graphs for analysis.