Unit 1 Nature of Science Vocabulary Quiz

The study of natural world from the inner core all the way to parts in outer space. It includes all living and non-living phenomena that occur in nature. 3 branches Earth, Life and Physical.

• Empirical evidence

• Science

• Theory

• Conclusion

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A theory is ...

• a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

• an explanation of the natural world that has been repeatedly tested and verified through observations and investigations - the "why" something occurs.

• In an experiment, the group that is not exposed to the treatment; contrasts with the experimental group and serves as a comparison for evaluating the effect of the treatment.

• a descriptive statement or equation that reliably predicts events under certain conditions - the "how and what" that occurs

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The outcome factor; the variable that may change in response to manipulations of the independent (testing) variable.

• independent variable

• control

• dependent variable

• data

A type of investigation that involves the use of the 5 senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell).

• experiment

• lab study

• scientific method

• observation

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A testable explanation or prediction about a subject of study in a scientific investigation.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• hypothesis

• conclusion

When a scientist repeats a scientific investigation multiple times to assure that his/her results are accurate and reliable this is referred to as _______________.

• repetition

• duplication

• replication

• confirmation

Qualitative data is based upon...

• counting and/or measuring

• descriptive characteristics like color, smell, taste, etc.

Data from a scientific experiment that is either measurable and/or countable...

• qualitative

• quantitative

• quarterly results

• quantum details

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___________________ is when a scientist repeats the exact procedures/steps and uses the same materials to investigate an investigation previously completed by another scientist.

• Repetition

• Empirical Evidence

• Replication

• Observation

A _____________ is a statement, based on repeated experiments or observations, that describe what is happening in nature.

• Scientific Theory

• Hypothesis

• Scientific Law