5th Gr. SSA Nature of Science

Using one or more of your senses to gather information is called

• Inferring

• Observing

• Predicting

• Hypothesizing

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

An educated guess or testable prediction is a

• theory

• law

• hypothesis

• conclusion

Observations that deal with a number or amount are called

• qualitative

• quantitative

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NGSS.5-ESS2-2

NGSS.5-PS1-2

The Skittles are yellow, red and green is an example of _____.

• qualitative observations

• quantitative observations

• hypothesis

The statement that correctly lists the steps of the scientific method in order is ______

• conclusion- research-hypothesis-ask a question

• ask a question-hypothesis- experiment-collect data and analyze

• conclusion-hypothesis-research-experiment

The steps commonly used by scientists in gathering information to test hypotheses and solve problems are called _____.

• scientific inquiry

• hypothesis

• scientific method

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

The variable that is changed by the scientist to test a hypothesis is called the _________________________ .

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• control

Which of the following should be a goal of a scientific investigation?

• to help the scientist make money

• to make sure the scientist is correct

• to help the scientist solve a problem

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-2

A prediction about a problem that can be tested is ____________________

• variable

• hypothesis

• theory

• law

Rigoberto writes down his hypothesis that more salt will dissolve in cold water than in warm water.  He adds salt to different temperatures of water and records his observations including the amount of undissolved salt.  He finds that there is more salt dissolved in warm water than cold water.  What should Rigoberto do next to make sure that his conclusion is valid?

• do another investigation with sugar
• repeat his investigation using a different liquid than water
• repeat his investigation to see if his results are the same
• change his results to match his original hypothesis