Argumentative Terms

What is the term for a statement that can be tested and falsified through experimentation?

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Law

• Observation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which term describes a logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience?

• Inference

• Prediction

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the term for a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world?

• Theory

• Hypothesis

• Law

• Model

Which term refers to a statement that describes an observable occurrence in nature that appears to always be true?

• Law

• Theory

• Hypothesis

• Inference

What is the term for a detailed examination of the elements or structure of something?

• Analysis

• Synthesis

• Evaluation

• Observation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Which term describes the process of drawing a general conclusion from specific observations?

• Inductive reasoning

• Deductive reasoning

• Abductive reasoning

• Analogical reasoning

What is the term for reasoning from one or more statements to reach a logically certain conclusion?

• Deductive reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

• Abductive reasoning

• Analogical reasoning

Which term refers to the process of testing a hypothesis through controlled experimentation?

• Experimentation

• Observation

• Analysis

• Synthesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

What is the term for a simplified representation of a system or phenomenon, used to explain or predict its behavior?

• Model

• Theory

• Law

• Hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which term describes the process of using evidence and reasoning to support or refute a claim?

• Argumentation

• Persuasion

• Explanation

• Description

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-4