Nature of Science Vocabulary Quiz #1

To examine methodically by separating into parts and studying their interrelatedness

• Analyze

• Observation

• Experiment

• Variable

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

A feature, quality, property, or trait of an object or organism

• Characteristic

• Data

• Investigation

• Valid

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

To arrange in a specific order or group by categories based on similarities

• Classify

• Analyze

• Data

• Predict

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

A statement that tells what an investigation showed, based on observations and data

• Conclusion

• Data

• Classify

• Prediction

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A group in a scientific experiment that serves as a reference for comparison to the experimental group; a group that is untreated by the factor being tested

• Control group

• Experiment

• Technology

• Analyze

Measurements or observations collected and recorded in an experiment or investigation

• Data

• Inference

• Technology

• Trials

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A scientific test or procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to answer a scientific question

• Experiment

• Control group

• Investigation

• Technology

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

An explanation based on evidence that is not directly observed

• Inference

• Data

• Classify

• Variable

An organized scientific study of the natural world that may include making systemic observations, asking questions, gathering information, analyzing data, summarizing results, drawing conclusions, and/or communicating results

• Investigation

• Data

• Scientifically testable

• Conclusion

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Information about the natural world gathered through the senses and/or scientific instruments

• Observation

• Inference

• Control group

• Conclusion