Nature of Science

A logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience.

• variable

• explanation

• inference

• hypothesis

Describes a pattern or an event in nature that is always true

• inference

• scientific theory

• hypothesis

• scientific law

Using one or more senses to gather information and notice what occurs

• observation

• description

• prediction

• precision

A possible explanation about an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations

• prediction

• qualitative description

• hypothesis

• scientific theory

a statement about what will happen next in a sequence of events

• prediction

• biology

• hypothesis

• dependent variable

An explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations

• Scientific Theory

• Hypothesis
• Scientific Law

• Physical Science

What is the first step in most scientific inquiries?

• Formulating a hypothesis
• Conducting an experiment
• Collecting data
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Which unit of the International System of Units is used to measure mass?

• Kilogram
• Meter
• Second
• Ampere

Which unit of the International System of Units is used to measure length?

• Kilogram
• Second
• Ampere
• Meter

Uses words to describe an observation

• Hypothesis
• Qualitative Observation
• Quantitative Observation
• Inference