Module 1 Nature of Science Vocabulary

A(n) __ is a well-organized procedure that tests an idea.

• theory

• hypothesis

• experiment

• method

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

A(n) __ is a prediction or explanation that can be tested by experimentation.

• theory

• scientific law

• hypothesis

• method

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A(n) __ is something that represents an idea or object to help people better understand it.

• model

• method

• theory

• observation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which variable in an experiment is specifically changed by the scientist?

• standard

• control

• dependent variable

• independent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What occurs when the expectations of a scientist change how the results of an experiment are viewed?

• revision

• conclusion

• bias

• data

A(n) __ is an exact quantity that people agree to use for comparison.

• control

• standard

• dependent variable

• theory

__ is the mass per unit volume of a material.

• size

• volume

• weight

• density

__ is the application of scientific knowledge of materials and processes to benefit people.

• society

• technology

• knowledge

• science

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

__ is a group of people that share similar values and beliefs.

• knowledge

• technology

• society

• science

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

A quantity in an experiment that can have more than one value is a __.

• variable

• constant

• standard

• unit

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2