WorksheetsNature of Science Vocabulary
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
how the experiment relates to the real world
application
fact
field studies
survey
having adequate data or observations to support the conclusion
opinion
valid
research
chart
to evaluate in detail in order to support valid decision making
testable
replicable
analyze
inference
a repeat of an experiment with a new collection of data or observations.
data
hypothesis
line graph
trials
Data organized on a grid in the form of bars
bar graph
line graph
procedure
technology
a question that can be answered through experimenting
testable
opinion
prediction
journal
A graphic representation of measurements taken of the dependent variable
investigation
observation
chart
bar graph
The use of scientific knowledge and processes to solve practical problems.
models
materials list
technology
hypothesis
The outcome of the experiment based on the data collected.
Observation
Prediction
Opinion
Conclusion
Questioning a large group of random people about their attitudes or beliefs.
Survey
Fact
Chart
Bar Graph
The group in the investigation that remains unchanged.
Procedure
Experiment
Control Group
Data
An imitation of the functioning of a system or process.
Application
Field Studies
Experiment
Simulation
The factor that is being measured in the experiment.
Results
Dependent Variable
Materials list
Independent Variable
Routine used to guide a science investigation from beginning to end.
Trials
Models
Scientific Method
Interpretation
Set of collected and recorded measurements or observations.
Data
Simulation
Control Group
Measurement
A statement that interprets the data.
Experiment
Hypothesis
Models
Results
A search for general knowledge about a specific topic.
Research
Data
Inference
Prediction
An investigation carried out under controlled conditions.
Valid
Problem
Measurement
Experiment
A truth about a subject matter that can be supported by evidence.
Field Study
Fact
Opinion
Replicable
The ability of a scientific investigation to be reproduced by another.
Replicable
Chart
Valid
Control group
Method of investigation for studying plants and animals in their habitat.
Simulation
Reference materials
Survey
Field Studies
A predicted outcome to an experiment based on the research collected.
Dependent variable
Reliable
Opinion
Hypothesis
The part of the experiment that is changed on purpose to test its effects.
Independent variable
Controlled variable
Replicable
Trials
An explanation based on evidence that is not directly observed.
Scientific method
Conclusion
Inference
Dependent variable
A scientific study of the natural world using the scientific method.
Field Study
Metric System
Reliable
Investigation
An explanation of the data collected in an experiment or observation.
Interpretation
Testable
Fact
Bar graph
A detailed record of data collections including the date and time.
Simulation
Control Group
Journal
Materials list
Data organized on a grid in the form of lines.
Model
Line graph
Survey
Bar graph
A detailed list of supplies and equipment used in an investigation.
Procedure
Chart
Prediction
Materials list
The process of determining the size, length, or quantity of something.
Models
Materials list
Measurement
Metric System
National System of Measurement (ex, meter, liter, gram, etc. )
Reference Material
Fact
Valid
Metric System
A representation of some object or event in the real world.
Simulation
Reliable
Field study
Models
Information gathered through the senses about the natural world.
Reliable
Survey
Observation
Trials
A personal belief or judgement that is not based on proof or certainty.
Opinion
Fact
Conclusion
Inference
Guessing the outcome of an experiment before testing begins.
Application
Analyze
Results
Prediction
A term used to describe the certainty of data or results of an experiment.
Reliable
Hypothesis
Results
Scientific Method
Sources of information about the problem being investigated.
Procedure
Reference Material
Survey
Testable
