Practice Question (1.2) - Scientific Inquiry and Investigation (IB MYP)

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Question 1.
What is an observation?
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Think about what you can see or measure.
Question 2.
Give an example of a measurable question.
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It should involve measurements.
3Question 3.
What is the first step in the scientific method?
- Formulating a Hypothesis
- Making Observations
- Analyzing Data
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Think about what scientists do first.
4Question 4.
A good scientific question must be _____ and _____?
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Consider the two terms that describe the nature of a strong question.
Question 5.
You observed that some plants in your garden seemed to grow taller than others. Design a measurable question that could guide an investigation into this observation.
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Focus on the variable that you think is influencing growth.
Question 6.
Critically assess the question 'How do people feel about gravity?' and suggest how it can be improved.
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Consider what you really want to measure.

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