Nature of Science Pretest

Information gathered using your 5 senses.

• Observation
• Inference

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which observation is quantitative?

• It is 5 cm long
• It is smooth
• It looks red
• It is dry

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NGSS.5-PS1-2

NGSS.5-PS1-3

These kind of observation use your senses to observe results.

• qualitative

• quantitative

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

What is an inference? 

• Just a guess.
• A statement based off of your observations. 
• The same as an observation. 
• Examples of something. 

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

 An organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions is called:

• theory
• experiment 
• observation
• hypothesis

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

 A testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation based on prior knowledge is known as: 

• theory
• experiment 
• observation
• hypothesis

 The statement based on repeated experimental observations that describe how the universe works under certain conditions is known as:

• investigation
• scientific law
• observation
• scientific theory

What is a factor that can change in an experiment?

• Claim
• Variable
• Scientific Inquiry
• Hypothesis

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

Factor that you keep the same in an experiment

• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable 
• Controlled Variable
• Operational Definition

What variable in an experiment is measured? - it is also called the responding variable.
For example: measuring the amount of mold on bread 

• Dependent variable
• Operational Definition
• Independent Variable
• Control Variable