Quiz - Methods of Science

The number of digits in a measurement that are known with a certain degree of reliability

• dependent variable

• significant digits

• hyposthesis

• observation

In a scientific investigation, the factor that is measured or observed.

• dependent variable

• inference

• hypothesis

• technology

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The standard units of measurement used in Science.

• quantitative description

• critical thinking

• International system of units (SI)

• scientific theory

A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events.

• scientific law

• hypothesis

• prediction

• observation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

A possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations.

• explanation

• observation

• scientific law

• hypothesis

An interpretation of observations.

• explanation

• observation

• description

• scientific theory

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occurs.

• prediction

• inference

• observation

• international system of units

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

A logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience.

• critical thinking

• description

• explanation

• inference

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

A factor that can change in an experiment.

• variable

• significant digits

• international system of units

• hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A variable that can change in an investigation.

• variable

• critical thinking

• hypothesis

• independent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2