Scientific Inquiry Vocab Fast & Curious

Which of the following is a testable statement that can be supported or rejected through experimentation?

• Theory

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

• Observation

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is a variable that is intentionally (on purpose) changed in an experiment?

• Control variable

• Dependent variable

• independent variable

• Constant

In an experiment, the responding variable that is measured is called the ___________.

• Control variable

• Dependent variable

• independent variable

• Constant

The group in an experiment that is NOT being tested and is used for comparison is called the:

• Control group

• Experimental group

• Independent group

• Dependent group

What is the term for information or data gathered using the five senses or scientific instruments?

• Observation

• Inference

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which step of the scientific method involves organizing and interpreting the collected data?

• Making a conclusion

• Communication results

• Conduction experiments

• Analyzing results

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

What is the term for information gathered during an investigation; recorded in the form of descriptions, tables, graphs, or drawings?

• Data

• Graphs

• Conclusion

• Infer

Which of the following best describes the scientific term "conclusion"?

• The initial observation that sparks a research inquiry.

• A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, often based on prior knowledge.

• The collection and analysis of data to support a hypothesis.

• The final statement scientists write which summarizes their experiment and results.

After the experiment, scientists organize and _____ the data.

• throw out

• change

• graph

• delete

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The __?__ describes the steps you use during an experiment.

• conclusion

• procedures

• hypothesis

• constant