Question

part 1 - differentiate scientific and non - scientific questions
copy and paste the following questions into the appropriate cells in the table below.

1. does the brand of fertilizer affect how fast grass grows?
2. what brand of soda is the most popular?
3. why does a microwave cook food faster than a stove?
4. what is the best soccer team in uefa?
5. does the phase of the moon affect the height of the tides?
6. does wind speed affect the evaporation rate of water?
7. what is the best color of paint for sleeping in a bedroom?
8. who is the best ninja turtle?

Explanation:

A scientific question is testable, measurable, and can be answered through observation or experimentation. Non - scientific questions often involve opinions, preferences, or are not objectively testable.

1. "Does the brand of fertilizer affect how fast grass grows?" is scientific as it can be tested (measure grass growth with different fertilizers).
2. "What brand of soda is the most popular?" is non - scientific as popularity is based on opinion/survey (not a scientific experiment in the strict sense of natural science testing).
3. "Why does a microwave cook food faster than a stove?" is scientific (can study heat transfer mechanisms).
4. "What is the best soccer team in UEFA?" is non - scientific (best is subjective).
5. "Does the phase of the moon affect the height of the tides?" is scientific (can measure tide heights and moon phases).
6. "Does wind speed affect the evaporation rate of water?" is scientific (can measure evaporation rates at different wind speeds).
7. "What is the best color of paint for sleeping in a bedroom?" is non - scientific (best is a preference).
8. "Who is the best Ninja Turtle?" is non - scientific (best is subjective).

Answer:

Scientific Questions	Nonscientific Questions