Nature of Science

Using one or more of your senses to gather information is called...

• Infering

• Predicting

• Observing

• Hypothesizing

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

A testable prediction is a...

• Theory

• Hypothesis

• Law

• Conclusion

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A statement that describes the most logical explanation based on an experiment is a...

• Theory

• Hypothesis

• Law

Observations that deal with a number or amount are called

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The Skittles are yellow, red and green is an example of _____________.

• Qualitative observations

• Hypothesis

• Quantitative observations

The statement that correctly lists the steps of the scientific method in order is _______________.

• Conclusion, research, hypothesis, ask a question.

• Hypothesis, ask a question, research, experiment.

• Ask a question, hypothesis, experiment, collect data and analyze.

The part of an experiment that does not change is a __________.

• Control

• Conclusion

• Constant

The steps commonly used by scientists in gathering information to test hypotheses and solve problems are called _____.

• Scientific inquiry

• Scientific method

• Hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The variable that is changed by the scientist to test a hypothesis is called the ________________.

• Dependent variable

• Control

• Independent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A process that uses observation and experimentation to gain knowledge about events in nature is ____________.

• Gravity

• Scientific method

• Science

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2