1.1- Using the Scientific method; 1.2- Scientific Reasoning

In logic, a statement of fact is called a proposition.

(a)  

• true
• false

A good, scientific experiment should include two independent variables.

(a)  

• true
• false

A model of a design that is used for testing to a hypothesis.

(a)  

• true
• false- prototype

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

For an experiment on plant growth, John used soil with fertilizer as the experimental group and soil without fertilizer as the control group.  In his experiment, what type of variable is the presence of fertilizer?

• independent variable

• controlled variable

• uncontrolled variable

• dependent variable

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which group in an experiment is used as the standard for comparison?

• hypothesis group

• experimental group

• control group

• observation group

Susan is making a conclusion using deductive reasoning.  She has the statement, "If it is raining, the ground is wet."  In his statement, what is "the ground is wet "called?

• antecedent

• consequent

• conclusion

• evidence

The substance of the physical universe is called ​ (a)   .

• matter
• solid
• water

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The main components of the scientific method are hypothesizing, ​ (a)   and experimenting.

• observing
• organizing

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A conclusion based on reasoning from evidence is a(n) ​ (a)   .

• inference
• certainty

The study of soil is called ? .