Unit 1 (7th Grade)

A description of a specific relationship under given conditions in the natural world

• Dependent Variable

• Law

• Theory

• Pugh Chart

A well-supported explanation of nature is called _____________. 

• Life Cycle Analysis

• Model

• Data

• Theory

All the measurements and data scientists gather in support of a scientific explanation is called __________. 

• Empirical Evidence

• Technology

• Trade-Off

• Hypothesis

What is an organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions?

• Engineering

• Independent Variable

• Experiment

• Model

What is the process of obtaining information by using the senses and can also refer to the information obtained by using the senses?

• Theory

• Experiment

• Life Cycle Analysis

• Observation

What is a testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation?

• Hypothesis

• Model

• Technology

• None of the above

In a scientific investigation, the factor that is deliberately manipulated is called _____________. 

• Empirical Evidence

• Risk-Benefit Analysis

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

In a scientific investigation, the factor that changes as a result of manipulation of one or more independent variables is called _________. 

• Dependent Variable

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Law

What is information gathered by observation or experimentation that can be used in calculating or reasoning called?

• Engineering

• Model

• Observation

• Data

A pattern, plan, representation, or description designed to show the structure or workings of an object, system, or concept is called ___________. 

• Trade-Off

• Experiment

• Model

• Law