Scientific Method Terms

Find the word that matches this definition: ​ The process of collecting data through the senses or measurement tools.​ (a)  

• observation
• experiment
• evidence
• explanation
• hypothesis
• model
• data
• theory
• law
• argument

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS2-5

Find the word that matches this definition: ​ A procedure in which variables are manipulated and quantitative or qualitative data are collected to serve as the basis for evidence needed answer a scientific question.​ ​​ (a)  

• evidence
• explanation
• hypothesis
• model
• data
• theory
• law
• argument
• experiment
• observation

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS3-4

Find the word that matches this definition: ​ Data that is analyzed and interpreted to support or refute a claim. ​​ ​ (a)  

• explanation
• hypothesis
• model
• data
• theory
• law
• argument
• observation
• Evidence
• experiment

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

Find the word that matches this definition: ​ A statement that uses evidence to support a claim about how or why something in nature happens. ​​ ​ ​ (a)  

• hypothesis
• model
• data
• theory
• law
• argument
• observation
• experiment
• Explanation
• evidence

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

Find the word that matches this definition: ​A proposed, testable explanation for something that happens in nature. ​​ ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• model
• data
• theory
• law
• argument
• observation
• experiment
• evidence
• Hypothesis
• Explanation

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NGSS.HS-LS4-2

Find the word that matches this definition: ​A representation of an idea or process. ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• data
• theory
• law
• argument
• observation
• experiment
• evidence
• Explanation
• Model
• hypothesis

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NGSS.HS-LS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS1-4

Find the word that matches this definition: ​A collection of measurements or observations. ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• theory
• law
• argument
• observation
• experiment
• evidence
• Explanation
• hypothesis
• Data
• model

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

Find the word that matches this definition: ​A scientific explanation that explains a wide range of phenomena and is supported by a great deal of evidence. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• law
• argument
• observation
• experiment
• evidence
• Explanation
• hypothesis
• model
• Theory
• data

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NGSS.HS-LS4-2

Find the word that matches this definition: ​Statement or mathematical equation that describes a pattern observed in the natural world.​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• argument
• observation
• experiment
• evidence
• Explanation
• hypothesis
• model
• data
• Law
• theory

Find the word that matches this definition: ​The process of using evidence to support or refute claims.​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• observation
• experiment
• evidence
• Explanation
• hypothesis
• model
• data
• theory
• law
• argument

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2