Scientific Method and Inquiry Process

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Scientists conduct experiments, or investigations, to answer their questions about the world. They follow a set of procedures, known as the scientific _______

method

Ask a question: first, scientists ask a testable question based on their _______

observations

Do research: scientists research to learn about the topic they’re _______

investigating

Form a hypothesis: scientists form perform an experiment: a hypothesis, or an educated guess, about what they think will happen based on the patterns they’ve seen. This is actually in the form of a cause-and-effect relationship: if we change _______, then _______ will happen.

<p>one variable, another</p> Signup and view all the answers

perform an experiment: scientists design and conduct an investigation to test the _______

<p>hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the experiment, scientists use tools to collect data that will help answer their _______

<p>question</p> Signup and view all the answers

Scientists organize and analyze the data to determine the answers to the testable ______

<p>question</p> Signup and view all the answers

Scientists use the data to form ______ and support arguments about the problem they studied

<p>conclusions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Scientists share the results and ______ with others

<p>conclusions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Every experiment involves ______

<p>variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

Independent variable: the factor that is changed by the ______

<p>experimenter</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dependent variable: the factor that changes because of the independent ______

<p>variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

Variables are factors in the experiment that ______

<p>change</p> Signup and view all the answers

Scientists can collect qualitative or quantitative data during the ______

<p>experiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Qualitative data is observable through the ______, like color, texture, and smell

<p>senses</p> Signup and view all the answers

Engineers use scientific knowledge to solve problems by developing objects, tools, processes, and ______

<p>systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following forms of energy with their descriptions:

<p>Sound energy = Energy of sound Thermal energy = Energy of heat Radiant energy = Energy of light Mechanical energy = Energy of movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following energy transfer examples with the corresponding form of energy:

<p>Energy moves from your arm to a baseball when you throw it = Mechanical energy Sound wave travels through the air from the guitar to your ear = Sound energy Electrical energy transforms into radiant energy when you turn on a lamp = Radiant energy Energy moves through sound, light, heat, or electric currents = Various forms of energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements about energy conservation with their explanations:

<p>Energy is conserved. It can't be created or destroyed. = Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed or transferred When you play a guitar, a sound wave travels through the air from the guitar to your ear. = Example of energy transfer Electrical energy transforms into radiant energy when you turn on a lamp. = Example of energy transformation Forms of energy include sound, thermal, radiant, mechanical, and electrical energy. = Examples of different forms of energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following scientific terms with their definitions:

<p>Hypothesis = An educated guess about what will happen based on observed patterns Dependent variable = The factor that changes because of the independent variable Qualitative data = Observable data such as color, texture, and smell Independent variable = The factor that is changed by the experimenter</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following scientific processes with their descriptions:

<p>Forming a hypothesis = Creating an educated guess based on observed patterns Doing research = Learning about the topic being studied Analyzing data = Using the collected data to draw conclusions and support arguments Asking a testable question = The initial step in the scientific method to guide the investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of data collection with their outcomes:

<p>Collecting qualitative data = Observing properties like color, texture, and smell Collecting quantitative data = Measuring and obtaining numerical information Using tools to collect data during an experiment = Aiding in answering questions and drawing conclusions Collecting both qualitative and quantitative data = Comprehensive approach to gathering information</p> Signup and view all the answers

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