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Scientific Inquiry
Test Description: Students will be able to apply the scientific process to given scenarios
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) “Any process used to ask and answer testable questions about observations of the natural world” defines which term?
A
scientific inquiry
B
scientific consensus
C
scientific hypothesis
D
scientific conclusion
2) A scientist asked a question that was based on an observation. Which is the next step the scientist should take?
A
The scientist should draw conclusions based on the observation.
B
The scientist should record and communicate his hypothesis and results.
C
The scientist should form a hypothesis and design an experiment.
D
The scientist should collect data and organize it into tables.
3) In which order are the steps of the scientific method commonly listed?
A
hypothesize, question, experiment, collect data, communicate, conclude
B
question, hypothesize, experiment, collect data, conclude, communicate
C
question, hypothesize, experiment, collect data, communicate, conclude
D
hypothesize, question, experiment, conclude, collect data, communicate
4) Which action shows a creative approach to the process of scientific inquiry?
A
developing a technique for observing an object that has yet to be observed
B
explaining why a hypothesis is true despite the data showing otherwise
C
manipulating data to achieve a desired result
D
creating an attractive cover picture for a laboratory report
5) Which statement best describes a scientific question?
A
It must be based on a hypothesis.
B
It must be original.
C
It must be supported by data.
D
It must be testable.
6) Which step of the scientific method relies more heavily on newly collected data than on creativity and innovation?
A
designing an experiment
B
drawing a conclusion
C
solving a problem
D
formulating a question
7) Which famous scientist is credited as the founder of the scientific method?
A
John Dalton
B
Sir Francis Bacon
C
Aristotle
D
Sir Isaac Newton
8) Which example best represents the use of creativity in scientific inquiry?
A
using a computer spreadsheet program to process data and make graphs
B
developing a new way to extract a particular protein from tissue samples
C
replicating Pasteur’s experiments by using vintage equipment
D
increasing the efficiency of a pharmaceutical factory
9) A student completed a lab report. Which correctly describes the difference between the “Question” and “Hypothesis” sections of her report?
A
“Question” describes what she is trying to find out, and Hypothesis states the procedures and methods of data collection.
B
“Question” describes what she is trying to find out, and “Hypothesis” states any additional information or prior knowledge ab
C
“Question” states what she is asking, and “Hypothesis” states what she thinks the answer to that question is in “if . . . th
D
“Question” states what she is asking, and “Hypothesis” states the result of her experiment.
10) What would most likely be included in the “Analysis” section of a lab report?
A
a list the supplies that were used in conducting the experiment
B
suggestions for new experiments based on the results
C
a description of what the dependent and independent variables were
D
a discussion of any errors in the experimental data
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