Nature of Science Vocabulary

What is the term for the following definition? Measurement made directly using the 5 senses; hearing, sight, smell, taste & touch; Measurements are made using an accepted standard.

• Observation

• Estimation

• Hypothesis

• Inference

What is the term for the following definition? Observations that describe the qualities, properties or characteristics of objects. Color, texture, smells, sounds are all examples.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

• Inference

• Hypothesis

What is the term for the following definition? Observations that can be measured in numbers. Mass, volume, speed, temperature are a few examples. Tools are often used to make these types of observations.

• Quantitative Observation

• Qualitative Observation

• Subjective Observation

• Descriptive Observation

What is the term for the following definition? Using knowledge, experiences and assumptions to interpret what happened.

• Inference

• Observation

• Prediction

• Measurement

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the term for the following definition? An educated guess about a future event. It can be made without knowing whether it is correct.

• Prediction

• Observation

• Measurement

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the term for the following definition? Result is close to what was being aimed for (reference value).

• Accuracy

• Precision

• Reliability

• Repeatability

What is the term for the following definition? Accepted standard; the value you are making comparison with; what you are aiming for.

• Reference Value

• Control Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Experimental Error

What is the term for the following definition? Data points are close together or consistent or repeat.

• Precise

• Accurate

• Random

• Biased

Observations that use numbers, amounts, or measurements are called ​ (a)   observations.

• quantitative
• qualitative
• regular

The rock has bands of black, white and grey is an example of this type of observation.

• manipulated observations

• quantitative observation

• qualitative observation

• operational observation

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4