Intro to Scientific Inquiry

Mrs. Pangaio

Explain the goal of science. Define hypothesis. Explain how a hypothesis is tested. List the steps of scientific inquiry. Identify terms associated with an

experiment. Explain how a theory develops.

Science observation

data inference hypothesis

It is organized It uses evidence to

learn about nature

To investigate To understand To explain

Using a method called

Scientific Inquiry

State the problem by posing a question.

Make observations. Form hypothesis. Design an experiment. Collect, record, and analyze data.

Draw conclusions.