While scientific inquiry can be accomplished in many ways, a set of Scientific Inquiry Phases is helpful for planning scientific inquiry. A Scientific Inquiry Phase is a combination of science practices andhabits of mind.

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While scientific inquiry can be accomplished in many ways, a set of Scientific Inquiry Phases is helpful for planning scientific inquiry.

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Students collected qualitative data on the reasons people do not drive fuel-efficient vehicles. They want to analyze the data to determine how the responses are related and if the responses can be categorized for further investigation.

Students collected qualitative data on the reasons people do not drive fuel-efficient vehicles. They want to analyze the data to determine how the responses are related and if the responses can be categorized for further investigation.