Question

fill in the blank: fill in the blank with the correct words.

1. the first step in a scientific investigation is to ask a _.
2. scientists use their senses to _ the world around them.
3. during an experiment, scientists _ information so they can review it later.
4. after collecting data, scientists _ what the results mean.
5. scientists _ their findings with others, often through reports or presentations.
6. a _ is an educated guess that predicts the outcome of an investigation.
7. scientists collect _ by making observations and conducting experiments.
8. after collecting data, scientists _ the results to see if their hypothesis was correct.
9. the final step in a scientific investigation is to reach a _ based on the evidence.

word bank: share, question, record, observe, determine, analyze, evidence, hypothesis, conclusion

Explanation:

1. The scientific - method starts with a question.
2. Senses are used for observation.
3. Information is recorded during experiments.
4. Data is analyzed to understand results.
5. Findings are shared with others.
6. A hypothesis is an educated guess.
7. Evidence is collected through observations and experiments.
8. Results are analyzed to test the hypothesis.
9. A conclusion is reached based on evidence.

Answer:

1. question
2. observe
3. record
4. analyze
5. share
6. hypothesis
7. evidence
8. analyze
9. conclusion