Nature of Science FSSA Vocabulary Quiz

To examine by separating into parts and studying how related.

• analyze

• conclusion

• characteristic

• classify

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

A feature, quality, property, or trait of an object or organism

• analyze

• characteristic

• hypothesis

• investigate

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

To arrange in a specific order or group by categories based on similarities.

• analyze

• conclusion

• data

• classify

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

A statement that tells what an investigation showed, based on observations and data.

• control group

• conclusion

• investigation

• observation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A group in a scientific experiment that serves as a reference for comparison to the experimental group; a group that is untreated by the factor being tested.

• investigation

• experiment

• variable

• control group

Measurements or observations collected and recorded in an experiment or investigation.

• data

• trials

• valid

• control group

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A scientific test or procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to answer a scientific question.

• investigation

• hypothesis

• experiment

• control group

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

An explanation based on evidence that is not directly observed.

• investigation

• hypothesis

• data

• inference

An organized scientific study of the natural world that may include making systematic observations, asking questions, gathering information, analyzing data, summarizing results, drawing conclusions, and/or communicating results.

• trialss

• investigation

• observation

• experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Information about the natural world gathered through the senses and/or scientific instruments.

• observation

• investigation

• experiment

• hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-1