Scientific Inquiry

Question 1

Which of these is the best reason for doing more background research after making an observation and before forming a hypothesis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to prevent making the same mistakes made in a prior experiment

Question 2

If your data led you to conclude that your hypothesis was rejected, which of these should you do next?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Form a new hypothesis and repeat the steps of the scientific method.

Question 3

Although the order may be different, why do people seeking answers to scientific questions use the same steps?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The steps in the scientific method yield reliable results.

Question 4

Read the choices below. Which of the answers indicate that you are thinking like a scientist? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

You are curious.; You are skeptical.; You are honest.; You are open-minded.; You are creative.

Scientific Inquiry Answers