Nature of Science Practice

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

• Inferring

• Observing

• Predicting

• Hypothesizing

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An educated guess or testable prediction is a

• theory

• law

• hypothesis

• conclusion

Sir Isaac Newton’s study of gravity resulted in a scientific _____ since it described a pattern in nature with related observations.

• theory

• hypothesis

• law

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A statement that describes the most logical explanation based on experiment is a

• theory

• law

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

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• control

What type of graph shows trends over time?

• Circle graph

• Line graph

• Bar graph

A process that uses observation and experimentation to gain knowledge about events in nature is _________________________.

• gravity

• scientific method

• science

Which is the best description of the dependent variable?

• the variable that is changed by the scientist

• the measurable variable

• the variable that does not change