Nature of Science

This is defined as: all the factors in an experiment that do NOT change.

• constant variables

• independent variables

• dependent variables

This is the factor (or variable) in an experiment that you observe or measure.

• constant variables

• control variables

• dependent variables

• independent variables

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which of these options describes a pattern or event in nature that is always true?

• scientific experiments

• scientific law

• scientific theory

• scientific truth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

An explanation of observations of events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations is _____. (hint: this is the "why")

• scientific experiment

• scientific law

• scientific theory

• scientific truth

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question is known as:

• data collection

• metric system

• recipe

• scientific method

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A possible explanation to a problem or question that has not yet been tested is known as:

• data

• fact

• hypothesis

• theory

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

These are known as our rules of conduct or moral principles.

• description of code

• ethics

• precision

• scientific law

A logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience is a(n)

• accuracy

• ethics

• hypothesis

• inference

This is defined as when you use one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occurs

• critical thinking

• explanation

• hypothesis

• observations

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

This is defined as the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations.

• critical thinking

• science

• scientific method

• technology

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-2