NYSTCE CST 245 – Multisubject Part 3 (2025/2026) | 200
Practice Questions & Answers | Topics: Scientific Inquiry,
EarthMoon System, Geography, Economics | A+ Guide
Scientific Inquiry (Questions 1–45)
1. What is the definition of scientific inquiry?
A) A fixed set of steps that must be followed exactly
B) The diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on
evidence derived from their work
C) A method of memorizing scientific facts
D) The process of conducting experiments without any prior knowledge
Answer: B Scientific inquiry refers to the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and
propose explanations based on evidence derived from their work.
2. Which of the following is NOT a feature of scientific inquiry?
A) Learner engages in scientifically oriented questions
B) Learner gives priority to evidence in responding to questions
C) Learner memorizes answers without questioning
D) Learner communicates and justifies explanations
Answer: C Features of scientific inquiry include engaging in scientifically oriented questions, giving
priority to evidence, formulating explanations from evidence, connecting explanations to scientific
knowledge, and communicating and justifying explanations. Memorization without questioning is not a
feature.
,3. What is the first step in the scientific inquiry process?
A) Formulate a hypothesis
B) Conduct an experiment
C) Figure out the problem using the five senses and observing the world
D) Analyze results
Answer: C The first step is to figure out the problem by using the five senses and observing the world
around you.
4. A hypothesis is best described as:
A) A proven fact
B) An educated guess on how to solve a problem or answer a question
C) The final conclusion of an experiment
D) A random guess without any basis
Answer: B A hypothesis is an educated guess on how to solve a problem or answer a question, often
structured as an "if...then..." statement.
5. After conducting an experiment, what is the next step in scientific inquiry?
A) Communicate results
B) Analyze results
C) Formulate a new hypothesis
D) Research the topic
,Answer: B After conducting an experiment, the next step is to analyze the results.
6. Why is it important for scientists to communicate their results?
A) To prove they are correct
B) To allow others to replicate the study and verify findings
C) To receive funding for future research
D) To publish a book
Answer: B Communicating results allows other scientists to replicate the study, verify findings, and build
upon the research.
7. In scientific inquiry, what role does research play?
A) It is optional and not necessary
B) It helps educate the scientist on how to solve the problem by gathering information
C) It replaces the need for an experiment
D) It is only done after the experiment is complete
Answer: B Research involves educating yourself on how to solve the problem by going to the library,
searching online, or asking an expert to gather information.
8. Which of the following best describes evidence in scientific inquiry?
A) Personal opinions and beliefs
B) Data and observations collected during an investigation
, C) Hypotheses that have not been tested
D) The conclusions drawn before an experiment
Answer: B Evidence consists of data and observations collected during an investigation that scientists
use to support or refute explanations.
9. What is the purpose of the conclusion in scientific inquiry?
A) To introduce a new topic
B) To determine whether the problem was solved and explain why or why not
C) To repeat the experiment
D) To discard the hypothesis
Answer: B The conclusion determines whether the problem was solved or the question was answered,
explaining why or why not and identifying what to do next.
10. Which feature of scientific inquiry involves connecting explanations to existing scientific knowledge?
A) Learner engages in scientifically oriented questions
B) Learner gives priority to evidence
C) Learner connects explanations to scientific knowledge
D) Learner communicates and justifies explanations
Answer: C Connecting explanations to scientific knowledge is a key feature of scientific inquiry.
Practice Questions & Answers | Topics: Scientific Inquiry,
EarthMoon System, Geography, Economics | A+ Guide
Scientific Inquiry (Questions 1–45)
1. What is the definition of scientific inquiry?
A) A fixed set of steps that must be followed exactly
B) The diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on
evidence derived from their work
C) A method of memorizing scientific facts
D) The process of conducting experiments without any prior knowledge
Answer: B Scientific inquiry refers to the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and
propose explanations based on evidence derived from their work.
2. Which of the following is NOT a feature of scientific inquiry?
A) Learner engages in scientifically oriented questions
B) Learner gives priority to evidence in responding to questions
C) Learner memorizes answers without questioning
D) Learner communicates and justifies explanations
Answer: C Features of scientific inquiry include engaging in scientifically oriented questions, giving
priority to evidence, formulating explanations from evidence, connecting explanations to scientific
knowledge, and communicating and justifying explanations. Memorization without questioning is not a
feature.
,3. What is the first step in the scientific inquiry process?
A) Formulate a hypothesis
B) Conduct an experiment
C) Figure out the problem using the five senses and observing the world
D) Analyze results
Answer: C The first step is to figure out the problem by using the five senses and observing the world
around you.
4. A hypothesis is best described as:
A) A proven fact
B) An educated guess on how to solve a problem or answer a question
C) The final conclusion of an experiment
D) A random guess without any basis
Answer: B A hypothesis is an educated guess on how to solve a problem or answer a question, often
structured as an "if...then..." statement.
5. After conducting an experiment, what is the next step in scientific inquiry?
A) Communicate results
B) Analyze results
C) Formulate a new hypothesis
D) Research the topic
,Answer: B After conducting an experiment, the next step is to analyze the results.
6. Why is it important for scientists to communicate their results?
A) To prove they are correct
B) To allow others to replicate the study and verify findings
C) To receive funding for future research
D) To publish a book
Answer: B Communicating results allows other scientists to replicate the study, verify findings, and build
upon the research.
7. In scientific inquiry, what role does research play?
A) It is optional and not necessary
B) It helps educate the scientist on how to solve the problem by gathering information
C) It replaces the need for an experiment
D) It is only done after the experiment is complete
Answer: B Research involves educating yourself on how to solve the problem by going to the library,
searching online, or asking an expert to gather information.
8. Which of the following best describes evidence in scientific inquiry?
A) Personal opinions and beliefs
B) Data and observations collected during an investigation
, C) Hypotheses that have not been tested
D) The conclusions drawn before an experiment
Answer: B Evidence consists of data and observations collected during an investigation that scientists
use to support or refute explanations.
9. What is the purpose of the conclusion in scientific inquiry?
A) To introduce a new topic
B) To determine whether the problem was solved and explain why or why not
C) To repeat the experiment
D) To discard the hypothesis
Answer: B The conclusion determines whether the problem was solved or the question was answered,
explaining why or why not and identifying what to do next.
10. Which feature of scientific inquiry involves connecting explanations to existing scientific knowledge?
A) Learner engages in scientifically oriented questions
B) Learner gives priority to evidence
C) Learner connects explanations to scientific knowledge
D) Learner communicates and justifies explanations
Answer: C Connecting explanations to scientific knowledge is a key feature of scientific inquiry.
