Nature of Science Vocabulary

The study of matter and energy is known as __________________________.

• physical science

• biology

• chemistry

• astronomy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A(n) __________________________ is an organized procedure of testing a hypothesis.

• experiment

• observation

• survey

• analysis

A factor that does not change in an experiment is a(n) __________________________.

• constant

• variable

• hypothesis

• control

A(n) __________________________ is a standard for comparison.

• control

• variable

• experiment

• sample

__________________________ is the practical use of scientific information.

• technology

• philosophy

• art

• literature

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-2

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-ETS1-4

A(n) __________________________ is a testable prediction.

• hypothesis

• theory

• conclusion

• observation

Using your senses to gather information is known as a(n) __________________________.

• observation

• inference

• hypothesis

• conclusion

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

The __________________________ is the factor in an experiment that is adjusted by the experimenter.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• control variable

• constant

A(n) __________________________ is an explanation of why something occurs in nature.

• scientific theory

• scientific law

• hypothesis

• experiment

The __________________________ is the outcome factor of an experiment that is to be measured.

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• control variable

• constant