QUIZ: NJSLA Prep - Research Simulation Task Terms

Which of the following best defines "theory" as described in the text?

• A guess based on personal opinion

• An idea backed by facts and evidence

• A general thought about a topic

• A small part of a larger population

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CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the meaning of "concept"?

• A small group taken for study

• A big idea that helps understand topics

• A careful examination of facts

• A specific skill in science

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

In an experiment, a "variable" is best described as:

• A fixed outcome

• An unchangeable factor

• A factor that can change

• A conclusion drawn from data

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CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

A "hypothesis" is:

• A detailed study of something

• A smart guess about what may happen

• A final decision after research

• A process of gathering information

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CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

What does "data" refer to in the context of research?

• Ideas combined to form a new understanding

• Information collected during a study

• A small group taken from a larger population

• The steps followed in an experiment

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

To "analyze" means to:

• Create a new idea from existing information

• Look carefully to understand something better

• Gather facts to support a theory

• Predict an outcome based on knowledge

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

"Synthesize" can be defined as:

• Combining different ideas to form new understanding

• Breaking down information into parts

• Collecting and inspecting data

• Conducting a test to observe changes

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is an "investigation"?

• A group of individuals studying together

• A careful study to discover facts

• An annual event focused on research

• A smart prediction made before an experiment

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CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The term "conclusion" refers to:

• A guess made before starting an experiment

• The final decision after examining information

• A description of a small part of a study

• The process of gathering data

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CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following best describes "cognition"?

• The ability to gather facts

• The process of thinking and learning

• A specific skill related to science

• A procedure to follow in an experiment