Practice Quiz Lesson 1.1.

a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience

• Inference

• conclusion
• theory
• fact

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations.

• conclusion
• fact
• theory
• hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

independent variable

• the factor that is changed by the investigator to observe how it affects a dependent variable

• the factor measured or observed during an experiment

• the factors in an experiment that remain the same

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

the factor measured or observed during an experiment

• independent variable
• constant variable
• dependent variable
• controlled variable

the factors in an experiment that remain the same

• dependent variables
• Constants

• independent variables
• hypothesis

the part of an experiment that contains the same factors as the experimental group, but the independent variable is not changed

• control group
• test group
• variable group
• experimental group

a representation of a phenomenon, a system, a process, or a solution to an engineering problem that helps people visualize or understand the concept.

• Model
• Blueprint
• Prototype
• Diagram

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

an explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.

• Hypothesis
• Fact
• Scientific theory
• Observation

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

A rule that describes a pattern in nature.

• scientific law

• scientific theory

• theory of evolution
• hypothesis of gravity

is the act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occurs.

• perception
• interpretation
• analysis
• observation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8