Vocabulary Week 1

What is the science of materials and the changes that these materials undergo?

• Biology

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Astronomy

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What is the act of noticing and recording details about something in the natural world called?

• Hypothesis

• Experimentation

• Observation

• Conclusion

What is a proposed explanation about an observation that can be tested through experimentation?

• Theory

• Hypothesis

• Law

• Prediction

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What is the process called that uses the scientific method to discover how the natural world works?

• Investigation

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Experimentation

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Which method involves making observations, forming laws and theories, and testing theories by experimentation?

• Hypothesis

• Scientific Method

• Theory

• Investigation

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What is a set of assumptions put forth to explain some aspect of observed behavior in matter, supported by available evidence?

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

• Theory

• Observation

What is a natural law?

• A statement that summarizes generally observed behavior

• A theory that explains scientific phenomena

• A hypothesis that predicts future events

• A principle that governs ethical conduct

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What is the primary focus of engineering?

• The study of natural phenomena

• The application of scientific principles to solve problems and design systems, structures, and processes

• The exploration of theoretical concepts

• The analysis of historical events

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What type of information cannot be easily measured and includes examples like color, smell, and feeling?

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

• Numerical

• Statistical

Which type of information can be easily measured and includes examples like weight, length, and volume?

• Qualitative

• Descriptive

• Quantitative

• Observational

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