Scientific Inquiry

_______ refers to the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

______ is a possible answer to a scientific question.

• hypothesis

• variable

• conclusion

The one variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis is the:

• manipulated variable (independent)

• responding variable (dependent)

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The variable that changes in response to the independent variable is the

• Control

• responding variable (dependent)

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time is called a

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What do you call the facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through quantitative and qualitative observations?

• data

• variables

• hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Term that describes a situation by using numbers:

• quantitative observation

• qualitative observation

• inference

• hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The step-by-step procedure used to solve a problem is called the:

• English System

• Metric System

• Scientific Method

• Surgical Procedure

During an experiment, the group that does not receive the variable or change is the:

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• control

• hypothesis

A list of how to carry out the experiment (instructions):

• hypothesis

• conclusion

• procedure

• data

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2