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What is the main purpose of scientific investigation? To investigate a phenomenon, answer questions, and test hypotheses.
What is the scientific method? The scientific method is a set of steps used to investigate a phenomenon, answer questions, and test hypotheses. It includes making observations, forming a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, analyzing the results, and drawing conclusions.
What are the five steps of the scientific method? 1. Make an observation. 2. Form a hypothesis. 3. Test the hypothesis. 4. Analyze the results. 5. Draw a conclusion.
What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory? A hypothesis is an educated guess about how something works, whereas a theory is a set of hypotheses that have been tested and proven to be true.
What is a control group? A control group is a group of subjects that are not subjected to any experimental conditions and are used as a comparison to measure the effects of the experimental conditions on the experimental group.
What is the importance of replicating an experiment? Replicating an experiment is important to ensure that the results obtained are accurate and reliable. It also helps to identify any errors or inconsistencies in the experiment.
What is an example of an experiment? An example of an experiment would be to measure the effect of light on plant growth. The experiment would involve setting up two groups of plants, one that is exposed to light and one that is not. The two groups of plants would then be monitored over a period of time to measure the effect of light on plant growth.

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Scientific Investigation Practice Sheet

What is Scientific Investigation?

Scientific Investigation is the process of collecting and analyzing data to answer questions or test hypotheses. It is an important part of the scientific process and helps scientists to understand the world around them.

What are the Steps of Scientific Investigation?

  1. Identify the problem or question: What is the goal of the investigation?
  2. Research the problem or question: What do we already know about the topic?
  3. Construct a hypothesis: What do you think the answer to the problem or question is?
  4. Design an experiment: How will you test your hypothesis?
  5. Collect data: How will you measure and record the results?
  6. Analyze the data: What do the results tell you?
  7. Draw conclusions: What did you learn from the experiment?

Examples of Scientific Investigation

  1. A scientist wants to find out if the amount of sunlight a plant receives affects how much it grows.
  • Problem or question: Does the amount of sunlight a plant receives affect how much it grows?
  • Hypothesis: If a plant receives more sunlight, then it will grow more.
  • Experiment: The scientist sets up two identical plants in two different locations. One plant receives more sunlight than the other. The scientist then measures the height of both plants over a period of time.
  • Data: The scientist records the height of both plants over time.
  • Analysis: The scientist compares the heights of the two plants over time and looks for any differences.
  • Conclusion: The scientist finds that the plant that received more sunlight grew taller than the one that received less sunlight.
  1. A scientist wants to find out if the temperature of water affects how quickly it boils.
  • Problem or question: Does the temperature of water affect how quickly it boils?
  • Hypothesis: If the temperature of water is higher, then it will boil faster.
  • Experiment: The scientist heats up two different pots of water to two different temperatures. The scientist then measures how long it takes for each pot to boil.
  • Data: The scientist records how long it takes for each pot to boil.
  • Analysis: The scientist compares the boiling times of the two pots and looks for any differences.
  • Conclusion: The scientist finds that the pot of water with the higher temperature boiled faster than the one with the lower temperature.
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