Science Process Skills

Which of the following best describes the science process skill of observing?

• Making a prediction about a future event

• Using senses to gather information about objects or phenomena

• Drawing a conclusion from gathered data

• Grouping objects based on similar characteristics

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NGSS.K-ESS2-1

NGSS.K-LS1-1

What is the primary purpose of classifying in science?

• To make a forecast based on previous data

• To group objects or phenomena based on similar characteristics

• To use numbers to measure variables

• To control variables in an experiment

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which skill involves making an educated guess that can be tested?

• Making a hypothesis

• Observing

• Interpreting data

• Classifying

When a scientist uses a ruler to measure the length of an object, which science process skill are they using?

• Experimenting

• Defining operationally

• Measuring and using numbers

• Making inferences

Predicting involves which of the following actions?

• Using data to make a reasonable forecast about an event

• Grouping similar objects together

• Recording observations in a systematic way

• Defining variables in an experiment

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which process skill requires you to identify the manipulated, responding, and constant variables?

• Experimenting

• Controlling variables

• Communicating

• Observing

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Interpreting data in science involves:

• Grouping data into categories based on observations

• Giving rational explanations about an object or event based on collected data

• Making an initial conclusion based on observations

• Defining a concept by describing what is observed

In an experiment, what is the science process skill called when you define a concept by describing what must be done and what should be observed?

• Defining operationally

• Controlling variables

• Making inferences

• Predicting

Which science process skill involves drawing a logical conclusion based on evidence and reasoning?

• Measuring and using numbers

• Experimenting

• Making inferences

• Observing

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is the science process skill of communicating primarily concerned with?

• Controlling variables in an experiment

• Accepting, arranging, and presenting information systematically

• Making predictions based on data

• Observing and recording data

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS2-6