Scientific Method Vocabulary

What is the official definition of the scientific method?

• The series of steps that scientists follow when they investigate problems or to answer questions

• The process of mixing chemicals in a laboratory

• The method used to write scientific papers

• The way scientists communicate their findings to the public

In the context of an experiment, what does the term "variable" refer to?

• A) A constant element that does not change

• B) A changeable factor that could influence the experiment's outcome

• C) A fixed outcome that is always the same

• D) An unimportant detail that can be ignored

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the term used to describe the sample in an experiment where variables are kept at a base level (normal condition)?

• Variable

• Control

• Experiment

• Hypothesis

What is the official definition of the word "observation"?

• Something noticed through the senses

• A guess based on evidence

• A random thought

• A scientific experiment

What is the official definition of the word "inference"?

• A) A random guess based on feelings

• B) An educated guess based on observations

• C) A conclusion without any evidence

• D) A statement of fact

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which word is defined as "a prediction of what you think will happen and which can be tested to see if it is true"?

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the official definition of a scientific law?

• A) A universal generalization that are virtually unchanging (facts)

• B) A hypothesis that can be tested

• C) A theory that explains a phenomenon

• D) An educated guess based on observations

What is the definition of the word "theory"?

• A) A random guess without any evidence

• B) A logical explanation based on current evidence

• C) A fictional story

• D) An unproven myth