2020 Unit 1 Nature of Science Vocabulary

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

• Inferring

• Observing

• Predicting

• Hypothesizing

Tags

NGSS.4-LS1-2

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 part of an experiment that doesn't change is a _____.

• control

• constant

• conclusion

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

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

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• control

To remain consistent, scientists report measurements using the ______________ system.

• English

• International

• Density

What type of graph shows trends over time?

• Circle graph

• Line graph

• Bar graph

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

Which of the following should be a goal of a scientific investigation?

• to help the scientist make money

• to make sure the scientist is correct

• to help the scientist solve a problem

Tags

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-2

A prediction about a problem that can be tested is ____________________

• variable

• hypothesis

• theory

• law

One way to analyze data from a study is to _____________

• make a graph

• develop a hypothesis

• recognize a problem

Tags

NGSS.3-ESS2-1