Science Midterm

Using one or more of your senses to gather information is called

• observing.

• inferring.

• classifying.

• predicting.

Which of the following is a valid reason why a scientist might reject a scientific

theory?

• 1. Some people disagree with it.

• 1. It covers too broad a topic.

• 1. New evidence contradicts it.

• 1. It is too old.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Explaining or interpreting the things you observe based on reasoning from what

you already know is called

• 1. observing.

• 1. inferring.

• predicting.

• classifying.

A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question

is called a(n)

• prediction

• hypothesis

• theory

• law

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

In a scientific experiment, facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations are called

• data

• manipulated variables

• responding variables

• laws

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A scientific hypothesis must be

• correct

• able to manipulated

• able to be controlled

• able to be tested

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Trying to explain a solar eclipse is an example of

• a prediction.

• an experiment

• scientific inquiry

• classification

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Observations that deal with a number or amount are called

• manipulated observations.

• quantitative observations.

• operational observations.

• qualitative observations.

One useful tool that may help a scientist interpret data by revealing unexpected patterns is a

• variable

• graph

• theory

• law

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results is called a scientific

• 1. inquiry

• 1. hypothesis.

• 1. theory.

• 1. law.