Biology Chapter 1 Lessons 1 and 2 Vocabulary Quiz

What is a possible explanation that is testable?

• Observation

• Variable

• Data

• Hypothesis

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-3

What is a logical interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge?

• Hypothesis

• Data

• Inference

• Variable

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

What is gathered during an experiment and is either qualitative or quantitative?

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

What is changed on purpose or manipulated by scientists in a controlled experiment?

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

• Data

• Observation

Which part of an experiment is not exposed to the independent variable?

• Control Group

• Experimental Group

• Homeostasis

• Stimulus

What does someone have that is due to a strong personal feeling for or against something?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Control Group

• Bias

This occurs when only one variable is changed, and all other variables are unchanged or controlled.

• Controlled Experiment

• Inference

• Observation

• Bias

What is the part of the experiment that is measured and happens in response to the other kind of variable in an experiment?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Inference

• Control Group

This refers to a well-tested scientific explanation for a broad range of phenomena that is reliable and allows scientists to make accurate predictions.

• Hypothesis

• Law

• Data

• Theory

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NGSS.HS-LS4-2

This is done using your five senses. This is the act of noticing and describing processes or events carefully and orderly.

• Hypothesis

• Data

• Theory

• Observation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8