Examine the following list of questions.1. Why are kids afraid of ghosts?2. Should I feed the raccoons that visit my trash can?3. How does mouse color affect mouse survival?4. Does a mother duck love her babies?Which statement correctly identifies the scientific question and describes why the question is scientific?
Answer
A
Question 1 refers to the supernatural.
B
Question 2 reflects a moral or social value.
C
Question 3 leads to a hypothesis that can be tested.
D
Question 4 reflects a question that can’t be observed.
Explanation
A scientific question can be investigated through observation or experimentation. Mouse color and survival can be compared by observing mice of different colors in a particular environment, so the idea leads to a testable hypothesis. “Should I feed the raccoons?” asks for a value judgment, while the other choices do not correctly explain why their questions are scientific.
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