Use Vocabulary Explain the relationship between
observations and hypotheses.
Use the terms technology, scientific law,
and scientific theory in complete
sentences.
3 Contrast inference and prediction.
4 Compare and contrast critical thinking
and inference,
Interpret Graphics
8 Draw a graphic organizer like the one
below. In each oval, list an example of
how to test a hypothesis using scientific
inquiry.
Test Hypothesis
Understand Key Concepts
5 Which should NOT be part of scientific
inquiry?
A. bias
C. hypothesis
B. analysis D. testing
6 Describe four real-life examples of the
results of scientific investigations.
Discuss four ways a scientist can reduce
bias in scientific investigations.
Critical Thinking
9 Suggest Why do you think people
believe some theories even if they are
not supported by credible evidence?
10 Evaluate In a magazine, you read that
two scientific investigations attempted
to answer the same question. However,
the two teams of scientists came to
opposite conclusions. How do you
decide which investigation was valid?