Science and Engineering Practices

One way scientist analyze data is by using ​_________________________.

• variable

• theory

• charts and tables

• law

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

What is the first thing you should do if an accident occurs in your classroom?

• find emergency equipment

• start first aid

• notify your teacher

• go to the nearest hospital

These kind of observations are made using instruments such as rulers, balances and thermometers.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Scientific

• data

These kind of observation use your senses to observe results.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Scientific

• data

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the scientist. 

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

If scientists cannot obtain exact numbers, they should rely on a(n) ​____________________.

• assumptions

• estimates

• inferences

• guess

The information you record in an experiment is called your ____________.

• data
• conclusions
• notebook
• inquiry

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

A representation that explains an object, theory or complex process

• design

• model

• black box

• collaboration

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

When scientists put things into categories or group together items that are alike in some way, they are _________________.

• classifying

• predicting

• inferring

• data analysis