S.E.P Themes and Previews

What is the term for using your senses to gather information?

• Model

• Inference

• Observation

• Hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which term describes a testable prediction in science?

• Variable

• Bias

• Hypothesis

• Control Group

What is the variable that is purposely changed in an experiment called?

• Constant

• Control Group

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

What do you call the group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment?

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

• Control Group

• Experimental Group

Which type of data describes qualities or characteristics?

• Empirical Evidence

• Qualitative Data

• Mean

• Quantitative Data

What is the term for a well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations?

• Model

• Hypothesis

• Scientific Theory

• Scientific Law

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is the difference between the highest and lowest values in a data set called?

• Mean

• Median

• Mode

• Range

What is a representation of an object, process, or system to help understand it better?

• Inference

• Hypothesis

• Model

• Prototype

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the term for data or observations collected through experiments?

• Qualitative Data

• Quantitative Data

• Empirical Evidence

• Bias

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the process scientists use to study the natural world and develop explanations?

• Engineering Design Process

• Argumentation

• Scientific Inquiry

• Cost-Benefit Analysis