ACT Science Unit 1 Vocabulary

In science, a data table is -

• A type of graph used to represent data visually
• A method for conducting experiments
• A way to store data in a computer program
• A way to organize and display data in rows and columns

In science, graphs are used to display -

• musical notes and compositions
• data and relationships between variables
• historical events and timelines
• recipes and cooking instructions

In science, models are used for -

• creating fictional scenarios
• predicting future events with certainty
• representing and simulating real-world phenomena or processes
• entertaining the audience with imaginative stories

A variable in a science experiment is -

• A measurement that is not important
• A number that is always the same
• Factor that can be changed or manipulated
• A constant value that cannot be changed

In a science experiment, input is -

• The final result of the experiment
• The equipment used in the experiment
• The variable that remains constant throughout the experiment
• The variable or factor that is deliberately changed by the experimenter

The purpose of a scientific experiment is -

• To make a wild guess
• To test a hypothesis or answer a specific question
• To confuse the researchers
• To waste time and resources

In science, visualization refers to -

• Writing detailed reports
• Creating visual representations of data or concepts
• Tasting different substances
• Listening to audio recordings

In science, a direct question is -

• A question that has no clear answer
• A question that seeks a specific response.
• A question that is open-ended
• A question that is unrelated to the topic

In science, an indirect question is one that -

• asks for information directly from the data sets given

• is not related to science but the study of philosophy or public discourse

• is a rhetorical question or based on a pre-set argument

• does not directly ask for information and relies more on inferencing

In science, interpretation is based on what factors?

• Evidence, data, and scientific principles
• Popular trends and social media
• Emotional reactions and biases
• Personal beliefs and opinions