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Types of investigations - Solution

After reading about six types of scientific investigations outlined on the MyScience web site, match the question with the type of investigation that it represents. Click and drag the statement to the correct type of investigation that it represents.

Matched Items

Which of these balls is the bounciest? - Fair Testing

How can we group these leaves? - Classifying and Identifying

Where do slaters prefer to live? - Pattern seeking

What can we find out about magnets? - Exploring

Can you change the shape of a piece of plasticine so that it will float? - Investigating models

What is the name of this invertebrate? - Classifying and Identifying

What are the features of surfaces that are best for quickly stopping a car from rolling? - Pattern seeking

What are the features of springs that store the most energy? - Pattern seeking

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Carefully check through the types of investigation and see if there is not another type of investigation which the question better exemplifies.