2.1 The Scientific Method (AICE)

A procedure that involves systematic observation, measurement and experiment to test hypothesis is called ________.

• Scientific Method

• Trial and Error

• Random Sampling

• Empirical Analysis

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS2-5

A precise, testable statement that a researcher makes, predicting the outcome of a study that is designed to answer a specific question is called ________.

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Assumption

• Inference

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

A set of information, in the form of facts, numbers, measurements, or statistics, that can be used for analysis is called ________.

• Data

• Information

• Knowledge

• Insight

To watch, view or note for scientific investigation is called _______.

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Experimentation

• Analysis

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

Data that is non-numerical, or descriptive. These data are collected through observation, interviews and focus groups is called _______.

• Qualitative Data

• Quantitative Data

• Statistical Data

• Numerical Data

Data that is numerical, giving the quantity, range or amount of a variable (for example: monthly rainfall) is called _______.

• Quantitative data

• Qualitative data

• Categorical data

• Nominal data

A statement of the expected results of an experiment if the hypothesis is true is called _______.

• Prediction

• Observation

• Inference

• Conclusion

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NGSS.HS-PS1-5

When a scientist knowingly or unknowingly incorporates systematic errors into sampling or testing by selecting or encouraging one outcome over another, it is called _______.

• Bias

• Random Error

• Precision

• Accuracy

The practice of collecting, analyzing and interpreting numerical data in large quantities is known as _______.

• Statistics

• Geometry

• Algebra

• Calculus

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NGSS.HS-LS3-3

Any factor that can change in quality, quantity or size regarding the category of data that is being measured is called a _______.

• Variable

• Constant

• Coefficient

• Parameter