The Method of Science

What is an proven statement that describes how the natural world behaves under certain conditions and for which no exceptions have been found?

• Theory

• Scientific law

• Observation

• Inference

___________ is a explanation that is consistent with all existing tests and observations.

• Theory

• Scientific law

• Variable

• Inference

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To reduce bias, scientists submit their ideas to other experts on a given topic through a process called

• inquiry.

• conclusions.

• scientific law.

• peer review.

An organized procedure for testing a hypothesis is called a(n)

• observation.

• questioning.

• experiment.

• prediction.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A(n) ___________ is an expected outcome of a test.

• observation

• theory

• variable

• prediction

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True or False: Predictions are in an if, then, because format.

• True

• False

A(n) ___________ is a possible explanation or solution to a problem.

• hypothesis

• experiment

• scientific law

• observation

The ___________ is found on the y-axis.

• control

• experimental variable

• independent variable

• dependent variable

The ___________ is found on the x-axis.

• control

• experimental variable

• independent variable

• dependent variable

Another name for the control is the

• experimental variable.

• constant.

• manipulating variable.

• responding variable.