Nature of Vocabulary

Fill in the blank: Scientific Investigation is ___________.

• A method of research using experiments or observations to answer a question

• A way to memorize scientific facts

• A process of guessing answers without evidence

• A technique for writing scientific stories

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Fill in the blank: Experiment is ___________.

• A controlled test to explore cause and effect

• A random guess without observation

• A summary of previous research

• A collection of unrelated facts

• A discussion of opinions

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Fill in the blank: Field Study is ___________.

• Observations or investigations conducted outside of the lab

• A type of laboratory experiment

• A mathematical calculation

• A computer simulation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Fill in the blank: Model is ___________.

• A representation of something too small, large, or complex to observe directly

• A physical object used for decoration

• A type of mathematical equation

• A tool for measuring temperature

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Fill in the blank: Independent Variable (test variable) is ___________.

• The factor that is changed on purpose

• The result measured in the experiment

• The variable that stays the same

• The equipment used in the experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Fill in the blank: Dependent variable (outcome variable) is ___________.

• The factor that is measured

• The factor that is manipulated

• The constant in the experiment

• The control group

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Fill in the blank: Controlled variable is ___________.

• The factors that are kept the same

• The factor that is changed

• The result measured

• The variable that is ignored

Fill in the blank: Repetition is ___________.

• Doing the same experiment multiple times

• Changing the experiment each time

• Recording results only once

• Ignoring previous results

Fill in the blank: Replication is ___________.

• When another scientist performs the same experiment to see if results are consistent

• When data is collected only once in an experiment

• When results are changed to fit a hypothesis

• When an experiment is performed without any controls

Fill in the blank: Empirical evidence is ___________.

• Data collected through direct observation or experimentation

• Opinions formed without any proof

• Information based on hearsay

• Beliefs passed down through tradition

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2