Scientific inquiries usually begin with the formulation of a question. Can a scientific inquiry be constructed about any question?

Question

A.
Yes; it is possible to investigate any question through scientific inquiry.

B.
No; only questions about supernatural events may be investigated.

C.
Yes; one universal scientific method can be applied to any question.

D.
No; the question must be testable or scientifically investigable.

Answer 1

D. No; the question must be testable or scientifically investigable.

Scientific inquiries rely on formulating questions that can be tested through observation, experimentation, or other empirical methods. Questions about phenomena need to be based on measurable and observable factors in order to be investigated scientifically.