Thinking Like a Scientist Vocab Quiz

__________ is an item that can be controlled, changed, or measured during an experiment.

• conclusion

• hypothesis

• variable

• prediction

When something is ____________ it means the data can be trusted.

• testable

• constant

• control group

• valid

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

When you complete more then one set of measurements or observations you are completing __________.

• model

• investigations

• trials

• experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

If something is __________ it can be answered through an experiment or observation.

• valid

• testable

• inference

• accurate

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

_________ is a method, tool, or machine used to solve problems.

• valid

• technology

• variable

• model

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

To _________ is to tell what you think will happen in the future.

• analyze

• predict

• model

• observation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

When you make an ___________ you gather information about the natural world using your five senses.

• prediction

• control group

• observation

• investigation

Tags

NGSS.4-ESS2-1

A _________ is used when something is too difficult to study in real life and makes things easier.

• hypothesis

• investigation

• data

• model

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

During an ___________________ scientists ask questions, make observations, and draw conclusions.

• experiment

• control group

• constant

• investigation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

You use your own information and observations to make an _______________.

• hypothesis

• inference

• conclusion

• constant