Investigations are conducted for different reasons, including to explore
new phenomena, to check on previous results, to test how well a theory
predicts, and to compare different theories.
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Science as Inquiry: Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry Grades 9-12, page 175 Design and conduct scientific investigations. Designing and conducting a scientific investigation requires introduction to the major concepts in the area being investigated, proper equipment, safety precautions, assistance with methodological problems, recommendations for use of technologies, clarification of ideas that guide the inquiry, and scientific knowledge obtained from sources other than the actual investigation. The investigation may also require student clarification of the question, method, controls, and variables; student organization and display of data; student revision of methods and explanations; and a public presentation of the results with a critical response from peers. Regardless of the scientific investigation performed, students must use evidence, apply logic, and construct an argument for their proposed explanations. NSES Content Standard A
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