Scientific Method Vocabulary - A

A scientist often begins an investigation with a (a)   , which can be tested through experiments.

• Hypothesis

• Observation

• Conclusion

• Control

The scientist used a (a)   group to compare results and ensure the test was fair.

• Graph

• Control

• Model

• Procedure

What does "model" mean in this sentence? "The 3D model of the solar system helped the students understand planetary movements."

• A. A real-life object

• B. A detailed representation

• C. A test subject

• D. A measurement tool

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

What is the opposite of "accuracy"?

• Control

• Precision

• Error

• Exactness

In the science lab, students must follow the correct (a)   to complete their tasks safely.

• Hypothesis

• Procedure

• Model

• Observation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which word is similar in meaning to "accuracy"?

• Precision

• Assumption

• Model

• Procedure

What does "observation" mean in this sentence? "The scientist's careful observation of the stars led to an important discovery."

• Procedure

• Experiment

• Careful watching

• Guess

The teacher encouraged students to double-check their data for ________.

• Accuracy

• Control

• Hypothesis

• Model

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is an examination?

• A natural event

• A scientific tool

• A detailed representation

• A guess without proof

What is a series of actions to test an idea?

• A natural event

• A scientific tool

• A series of actions to test an idea

• A guess without proof

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4