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Nature of Science Vocab Set

Quiz by Melissa Law

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  • Q1
    an explanation that can be tested by doing an experiment; the answer to a testable question.
    hypothesis
    30s
  • Q2
    an experiment in which only one variable is changed at a time.
    controlled experiment
    30s
  • Q3
    the process of obtaining information by using the senses. (This will happen before a question can be developed to test.)
    observation
    30s
  • Q4
    information gathered by observation or experimentation that can be used in calculating or reasoning. (use this to show "results supported" OR "fail to support")
    data
    30s
  • Q5
    observations that deal with numbers or amounts
    quantitative observation
    30s
  • Q6
    observations that deal with descriptions that cannot be expressed in numbers; characteristics; no numbers
    qualitative observation
    30s
  • Q7
    based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions
    subjective
    30s
  • Q8
    Factual, related to reality or physical objects; not influenced by emotions, unbiased
    objective
    30s
  • Q9
    another scientist repeats an experiment to see if they get the same results
    Replication
    30s
  • Q10
    scientist repeat their own experiment over and over
    Repetition
    30s
  • Q11
    the test variable; deliberately manipulated
    independent variable
    30s
  • Q12

    IV

    (this is what you are testing)
    30s
  • Q13
    the outcome variable; the variable you will measure; this variable changes as a result of the manipulation of the independent variable
    dependent variable
    30s
  • Q14

    DV

    (this is what you are measuring)
    30s
  • Q15
    Representation of an object or a process; that is too small or too big. This allows scientist to study something in greater detail.
    model
    30s

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