Nature of Science Test

What is the purpose of an experiment?

• To communicate data

• To test a hypothesis

• To prove a scientific law

• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which of the following graphs would best suit data that compares how parts relate to a whole?

• Line graph

• Circle graph

• Bar graph

• Scientific notation

An organized plan for gathering, organizing, and communicating information is called:

• Scientific Theory

• Hypothesis

• Scientific Method

• Scientific Law

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

This is the information you gain by using your senses. Ex. The water is 35 degrees Celsius.

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

• Theory

• Observation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which step occurs after you analyze data frorm an experiment?

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

• Collect data

This is a statement that can be tested in an experiment. It is often written in this format: If...then...because...

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

• Data

This is a well-tested explanation for a set of observations. Exmples include: Evolution, Plate Tectonics.

• Conclusion

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Law

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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This means the same things happen over and over again:

• Consistent

• Observable

• Natural

• Predictable

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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This means that we can change our explanation if new observations/data are determined.

• Consistent

• Natural

• Testable

• Tentative

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Science is based on:

• Opinions

• What other people think

• Evidence

• What we find online

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

NGSS.MS-LS1-4