Formulating Scientific Questions

Question 1

A question that could be asked about the photo is, “Are dark-colored moths more likely to survive on this tree than the light colored moths?” Use the following checklist to evaluate whether this is a good scientific question. Check all that apply.

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A: The question is specific.; B: You don’t know the answer.; C: The question helps you find out something new.; D: The question leads to a hypothesis that can be tested with scientific methods.

Question 2

Which of the following questions are nonscientific? Check all that apply.

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B: Why do hummingbirds like the color red?; D: Should I hang a hummingbird feeder?

Question 3

Scientists study dinosaurs by looking at their fossils. The image shows fossilized dinosaur eggs. Scientists have discovered a fossil of a baby dinosaur inside its mother without an egg.Which questions would most likely result from this find?

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A: Did some dinosaurs give birth to live young?

Question 4

A scientist studies bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. Which questions might the scientist ask about the results shown? Check all that apply.

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A: Why are the bacteria resistant to the antibiotics?; B: Are there other antibiotics that would work on the bacteria?; C: Is there a way to reduce the resistance of the bacteria?

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