Scientific Method Vocab Practice Quiz

An organized approach to learn how the natural world works.

• scientific method

• experiment

• peer review

• prediction

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Gathering knowledge through your 5 senses (sight, taste, smell, hear, & touch).

• prediction

• observation

• experiment

• hypothesis

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NGSS.4-LS1-2

A possible explanation for how the natural world works.

• hypothesis

• experiment

• prediction

• observation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A statement about the future.

• hypothesis

• prediction

• observation

• experiment

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Conducting an investigation or test.

• observation

• experiment

• control group

• experiment group

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The group that does not change. It is used for a comparison.

• control group

• experimental group

The group where ONE factor is different.

• control group

• experimental group

The variable that the scientist is controlling (Ex: how much water a plant receives).

• independent variable

• dependent variable

The variable that the scientist is measuring (Ex: how tall the plant grows).

• independent variable

• dependent variable

A hypothesis that has been proven many times, it is accepted as the truth.

• prediction

• hypothesis

• theory

• observation