Nature of Science

Using one or more senses to gather information is called ...

• hypothesis

• observation

• conclusion

• problem

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

An educated prediction that can be tested is a/an

• theory

• hypothesis

• problem

• conclusion

Which of the following is an example of data?

• measurements

• conclusion

• theories

• materials

Observations that deal with a number or amount are called

• manipulated observations

• quantitative observations

• qualitative observations

• operational observations

The rock has bands of black, white and grey is an example of this type of observation.

• manipulated observations

• quantitative observation

• qualitative observation

• operational observation

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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

• ask a question- research-conclusion-form hypothesis

• form hypothesis- ask a question- gather and analyze data- share

• design experiment- research-ask a question

• form hypothesis- design experiment- gather and analyze data- conclusion

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

• descriptive research

• pure science

• applied science

• scientific method

In a scientific experiment, the one variable that is changed by the scientist to test a hypothesis is called the _________________________ variable.

• dependent

• independent

• controlled

• problem

The _________________________ is the base metric unit of liquid volume.

• liter

• meter

• gram

• pound

For ease of understanding, scientists report measurements using the ______________ system.

• dependent

• science

• English

• SI or metric