Tools of Environmental Science

The classification and collection of data that are in the form of numbers is called

• distribution

• probability

• statistics

• mean

What essential characteristic does a good experiment have?

• A control group is given the experimental treatment.

• A single variable is tested.

• A control is used.

• A single variable is tested and a control is used.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

In a scientific investigation, it is important that the number of objects or events being sampled be

• equal to the mean number of objects or events not sampled.

• a guess of how likely an unwanted outcome will occur.

• equal to the total statistical population.

• large enough to give an accurate estimate for the whole population.

Information gathered by using the senses

• Prediction
• Observation
• Experiment
• Data

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Testable explanation for an observation

• Data
• Prediction
• Experiment
• Hypothesis

A logical statement about what will happen next

• Observation
• Hypothesis
• Prediction
• Experiment

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Information gathered in an experiment

• Hypothesis
• Prediction
• Experiment
• Data

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

The group that does not receive the experimental treatment in an experiment is the:

• Control group
• Experimental group
• Data
• Variable

In an experiment, the factor of interest is called the

• control group

• experimental group

• hypothesis

• variable

The chance that an earthquake will occur in your town during the next year is an example of

• skepticism

• risk

• distribution

• correlation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2