What is the first step in the process of scientific inquiry?
A researcher is studying traffic patterns at an intersection before an upcoming construction project. As part of this investigation, the researcher writes a scientific question, develops a procedure to observe traffic specifically at this intersection, and draws a conclusion.Which type of investigation is the researcher conducting?
A student is participating in the school science fair. She wants to investigate household cleaners.Which question can she best answer through scientific investigation?
A student conducted a scientific investigation on the magnetic properties of iron. She used a magnet to try to pick up iron nails.After making several observations, which question can she answer?
A student conducted a comparative investigation to test the hypothesis that different areas of New York City have different levels of air pollution.Which is a likely benefit of this comparative investigation?
Which statement best describes a benefit of conducting a comparative investigation over collecting data from the Internet?
For an assignment, Alexis has to write a scientific question. She writes, " How much fat in food can cause brain cancer ? "How can she best rewrite this question so it is a scientific question?
Jeff finds a pond during a nature walk, and he has some questions based on his observations of the pond.Which question can he answer through a scientific investigation?
What phrase describes a good scientific question?
Several students want to conduct a descriptive investigation on igneous rocks.Which process is most likely to be part of their investigation?
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