Nature of Science Vocabulary

Question 1

A repeat of an experiment with a new collection of data or observations

Answer 1

Trial

Question 2

Set of collected and recorded measurements or observations

Answer 2

Data

Question 3

National System of Measurement

Answer 3

Metric System

Question 4

Rows and columns organized to display data

Answer 4

Data Table

Question 5

Data organized on a grid using lines, ,bars

Answer 5

Graph

Question 6

To evaluate in detail in order to support valid decision making

Answer 6

Analyze

Question 7

A statement that interprets the data

Answer 7

Results

Question 8

The outcome of the experiment based on the data collected stating whether or not the hypothesis was supported

Answer 8

Conclusion

Question 9

Having adequate data or observations to support by evidence

Answer 9

Valid

Question 10

A truth about a subject matter that can be supported by evidence

Answer 10

Fact

Question 11

A personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty

Answer 11

Opinion

Question 12

An explanation based on evidence that is not directly observed

Answer 12

Inference

Question 13

A routine used to guide a science investigation from beginning to end

Answer 13

Scientific Method

Question 14

A predicted outcome to an experiment based on the research collected

Answer 14

Hypothesis

Question 15

The ability of a scientific investigation to be reproduced by another

Answer 15

Replicable

Question 16

A question that can be answered through experimentation

Answer 16

Testable

Question 17

An investigation carried out under controlled conditions

Answer 17

Experiment

Question 18

A representation of some object or event in the real world

Answer 18

Models

Question 18

A scientific study of the natural world using the scientific method

Answer 18

Investigation

Question 19

Information gathered through the senses about the natural world

Answer 19

Observation

Question 20

Things that are held constant during an experiment

Answer 20

Controlled Variable

Question 21

The part of the experiment that is changed on purpose to test its effects

Answer 21

Independent Variable

Question 22

The factor that is being measured in the experiment

Answer 22

Dependent Variable

Question 23

A detailed list of the supplies and equipment used in an investigation

Answer 23

Materials List

Question 24

A detailed and numbered description listing all of the steps in an experiment

Answer 24

Procedure