Scientific Inquiry Vocabulary

What is known as the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations?

• science

• scientific method

• technology

• critical thinking

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Using one or more senses to gather information and taking note of what occurs.

• prediction

• inference

• observation

• hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

What is a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience?

• science

• hypothesis

• inquiry

• inference

What is a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations?

• hypothesis

• inquiry

• prediction

• scientific method

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A __________________ is a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events.

• observation

• hypothesis

• prediction

• conclusion

A _______________ is an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.

• technology

• scientific theory

• scientific method

• prediction

What is a rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature?

• scientific theory

• inquiry

• scientific law

• school rules

What is the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use?

• technology

• observation

• prediction

• science

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

_______________ is comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it.

• questioning

• hypothesis

• critical thinking

• science