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Nature of Science Vocabulary

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

how the experiment relates to the real world

a)

application

b)

fact

c)

field studies

d)

survey

2.

having adequate data or observations to support the conclusion

a)

opinion

b)

valid

c)

research

d)

chart

3.

to evaluate in detail in order to support valid decision making

a)

testable

b)

replicable

c)

analyze

d)

inference

4.

a repeat of an experiment with a new collection of data or observations.

a)

data

b)

hypothesis

c)

line graph

d)

trials

5.

Data organized on a grid in the form of bars

a)

bar graph

b)

line graph

c)

procedure

d)

technology

6.

a question that can be answered through experimenting

a)

testable

b)

opinion

c)

prediction

d)

journal

7.

A graphic representation of measurements taken of the dependent variable

a)

investigation

b)

observation

c)

chart

d)

bar graph

8.

The use of scientific knowledge and processes to solve practical problems.

a)

models

b)

materials list

c)

technology

d)

hypothesis

9.

The outcome of the experiment based on the data collected.

a)

Observation

b)

Prediction

c)

Opinion

d)

Conclusion

10.

Questioning a large group of random people about their attitudes or beliefs.

a)

Survey

b)

Fact

c)

Chart

d)

Bar Graph

11.

The group in the investigation that remains unchanged.

a)

Procedure

b)

Experiment

c)

Control Group

d)

Data

12.

An imitation of the functioning of a system or process.

a)

Application

b)

Field Studies

c)

Experiment

d)

Simulation

13.

The factor that is being measured in the experiment.

a)

Results

b)

Dependent Variable

c)

Materials list

d)

Independent Variable

14.

Routine used to guide a science investigation from beginning to end.

a)

Trials

b)

Models

c)

Scientific Method

d)

Interpretation

15.

Set of collected and recorded measurements or observations.

a)

Data

b)

Simulation

c)

Control Group

d)

Measurement

16.

A statement that interprets the data.

a)

Experiment

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Models

d)

Results

17.

A search for general knowledge about a specific topic.

a)

Research

b)

Data

c)

Inference

d)

Prediction

18.

An investigation carried out under controlled conditions.

a)

Valid

b)

Problem

c)

Measurement

d)

Experiment

19.

A truth about a subject matter that can be supported by evidence.

a)

Field Study

b)

Fact

c)

Opinion

d)

Replicable

20.

The ability of a scientific investigation to be reproduced by another.

a)

Replicable

b)

Chart

c)

Valid

d)

Control group

21.

Method of investigation for studying plants and animals in their habitat.

a)

Simulation

b)

Reference materials

c)

Survey

d)

Field Studies

22.

A predicted outcome to an experiment based on the research collected.

a)

Dependent variable

b)

Reliable

c)

Opinion

d)

Hypothesis

23.

The part of the experiment that is changed on purpose to test its effects.

a)

Independent variable

b)

Controlled variable

c)

Replicable

d)

Trials

24.

An explanation based on evidence that is not directly observed.

a)

Scientific method

b)

Conclusion

c)

Inference

d)

Dependent variable

25.

A scientific study of the natural world using the scientific method.

a)

Field Study

b)

Metric System

c)

Reliable

d)

Investigation

26.

An explanation of the data collected in an experiment or observation.

a)

Interpretation

b)

Testable

c)

Fact

d)

Bar graph

27.

A detailed record of data collections including the date and time.

a)

Simulation

b)

Control Group

c)

Journal

d)

Materials list

28.

Data organized on a grid in the form of lines.

a)

Model

b)

Line graph

c)

Survey

d)

Bar graph

29.

A detailed list of supplies and equipment used in an investigation.

a)

Procedure

b)

Chart

c)

Prediction

d)

Materials list

30.

The process of determining the size, length, or quantity of something.

a)

Models

b)

Materials list

c)

Measurement

d)

Metric System

31.

National System of Measurement (ex, meter, liter, gram, etc. )

a)

Reference Material

b)

Fact

c)

Valid

d)

Metric System

32.

A representation of some object or event in the real world.

a)

Simulation

b)

Reliable

c)

Field study

d)

Models

33.

Information gathered through the senses about the natural world.

a)

Reliable

b)

Survey

c)

Observation

d)

Trials

34.

A personal belief or judgement that is not based on proof or certainty.

a)

Opinion

b)

Fact

c)

Conclusion

d)

Inference

35.

Guessing the outcome of an experiment before testing begins.

a)

Application

b)

Analyze

c)

Results

d)

Prediction

36.

A term used to describe the certainty of data or results of an experiment.

a)

Reliable

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Results

d)

Scientific Method

37.

Sources of information about the problem being investigated.

a)

Procedure

b)

Reference Material

c)

Survey

d)

Testable