Question

The experimentation step of scientific inquiry involves _______.
a. analyzing data
b. drawing a conclusion
c. choosing variables and controls
d. formulating a question

Answer 1

Answer: c. choosing variables and controls.

A scientific inquiry is a fact finding inquiry regarding scientific reasons for natural phenomena. A scientific inquiry process involves development of questions, experimentation and drawing conclusion. The experimentation step of scientific inquiry involves choosing of variables and controls to derive data which can lead to conclusion of the scientific inquiry.

Answer 2

Answer:

Choosing variables and controls or (C)

Explanation:

A. Analyzing data - you do that AFTER the experiment.

B. Drawing a conclusion - This is at the very end of the road, and you are just summing everything up.

D. Formulating a question - This is at the very beginning of the scientific process. You have to ask the question before you do anything else.

Hence, the correct answer choice is C. Choosing variables and controls.