5 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a step in carrying out a scientific investigation?
Defending conclusions
What is the difference between an experiment and other types of scientific investigation?
Experiments involve manipulating variables, while other types of scientific investigations do not
Why should scientific investigations be replicable?
To ensure that the results are accurate
What is the purpose of discussing, comparing, and negotiating methods, results, and explanations among groups of students conducting the same investigation?
To determine the validity of the results obtained
Why is scientific knowledge considered durable?
Because it is open to change as new evidence is encountered
Study Notes
Scientific Investigations
- Carrying out a scientific investigation involves several steps, but guessing is NOT one of them.
Experiment vs. Other Investigations
- An experiment is a type of scientific investigation that involves manipulating a variable and measuring its effect on another variable.
- Other types of scientific investigations include observational studies, surveys, and case studies.
Replicability
- Scientific investigations should be replicable to ensure that the results are consistent and reliable.
- Replicability allows other researchers to verify the findings and increase confidence in the results.
Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
- Discussing, comparing, and negotiating methods, results, and explanations among groups of students conducting the same investigation promotes collaborative learning.
- This process helps to identify errors, refine methods, and improve results.
Durability of Scientific Knowledge
- Scientific knowledge is considered durable because it is evidence-based and tested repeatedly.
- The repetition of investigations and the accumulation of evidence over time make scientific knowledge more reliable and long-lasting.
Grade 6 Science Problem Solving Quiz: Test your skills in defining problems, using reference materials, conducting scientific investigations, identifying variables, collecting and organizing data, interpreting charts and tables, analyzing information, making predictions, and defending conclusions.
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