Nature of Science

What is a testable idea that leads to an investigation. (If….Then…..)

• Variable

• Hypothesis

• Replication

• Theory

What is a well supported explanation of how something happens?

• Theory

• Law

• Hypothesis

• Independent variable

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What is the Test Variable in an experiment that the scientist changes?

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Controlled variable

• Replication

What do scientific laws and theories must have to be true?

• a hypothesis

• a dependent variable

• a good guess

• evidence

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NGSS.HS-LS4-4

What is it when an experiment is repeated by a different person?

• Replication

• Repetition

What is it when an experiment is repeated by the same person?

• Replication

• Repetition

What is the outcome variable in an experiment, the thing that is measured?

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Controlled variable

What is it called when you find evidence using your 5 senses?

• Observation

• Inference

• Scientific Question

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Data collected that supports theories and laws is called...

• Hypothesis

• Independent variable

• Empirical evidence

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

Which soil pH grew the tallest plant?

• 6.0

• 6.4

• 6.6

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1