Scientific Method/ Inquiry

Term that describes a situation by using numbers:

• quantitative observation

• qualitative observation

• inference

• hypothesis

The step-by-step procedure used to solve a problem is called the:

• English System

• Metric System

• Scientific Method

• Surgical Procedure

The thing or condition that is being measured in an experiment (the data) is called:

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• control

• problem

During an experiment, the group that does not receive the variable or change is the:

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• control

• hypothesis

Scientific inquiry usually begins by:

• forming a hypothesis

• running an experiment

• constructing a theory

• making an observation

A prediction or proposed explanation that can be tested is called a(an):

• observation

• inference

• hypothesis

• theory

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Using of senses and scientific instruments to describe a thing or event:

• observation

• inference

• hypothesis

• theory

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

An explanation of why something happens based on years of extensive testing and observations:

• observation

• inference

• theory

• hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

The factors in a controlled experiment that remain the same such as same size pot, same amount of water, same kind of plant, etc. are called the:

• variables

• procedures

• constants

• data

Example: Will a plant receiving fertilizer grow taller than a plant not receiving fertilizer?

• hypothesis

• conclusion

• identify the problem/question

• experiment

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5