Nature of Science Test Review

A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question is called a __________________.

• Prediction

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Law

During an experiment, if you purposely change the temperature to test a hypothesis, the temperature is called the ____________.

• Variable

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Controlled variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The factor that may change in response to the independent variable is called the ______________.

• Variable

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Controlled variable

Using 1 or more of the senses to gather information is called a(n) ___________________.

• Observation

• Inference

• Prediction

Tags

NGSS.2-PS1-1

NGSS.K-2-ETS1-1

The variables that are kept the same (constant) throughout the entire experiment are called ______________.

• Independent variables

• Dependent variables

• Controlled variables

• Manipulated variables

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

_________________________ are facts, figures and other evidence gathered through observations.

What is the next step in the scientific method after conducting background research: form a ___________.

What is the next step in the scientific method after forming a hypothesis: design an ___________.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Choose the best-written hypothesis that answers the question:

Question: Why is my room warmer during the day than at night?

• Sunlight is making my room warmer.

• Mr. Glass has the heat turned on in the morning.

• If I close my blinds during the day, then my room will be cooler because sunlight cant get in.

• Sunlight actually cools down a room.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

When should you write a hypothesis?

• After writing procedures

• After making observations and doing research on a question/problem

• After buying materials for an experiment

• At the very beginning of the experiment