Nature of Science Test & Vocab - Missed Questions

Which factor is measured or observed during an experiment?

• Control group

• Constants

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Constants in an experiment are:

• Factors that are being tested

• Factors that remain the same

• Factors that change with each trial

• Factors that represent a phenomenon

What is one limitation of scientific models?

• They are always digital and need computers

• They can be simplified and lose some accuracy

• They can only show small objects, never large systems

• They are only useful in physics and chemistry

The independent variable in an experiment is:

• The factor changed by the investigator

• The factor that remains the same

• The factor being measured

• The part without changes

Which of the following describes a pattern in nature?

• Scientific theory

• Scientific law

• Hypothesis

• Model

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-1