Science Practices Vocabulary Review
A Grade 10 science worksheet to review key vocabulary related to scientific practices and methodology.
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Science Practices Vocabulary Review
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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer based on your understanding of scientific practices vocabulary.
1. What is a testable explanation for an observation?
Law
Hypothesis
Theory
Conclusion
2. In an experiment, which variable is measured or observed?
Independent variable
Controlled variable
Dependent variable
Extraneous variable
3. A scientific is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, based on a body of facts that have been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experiment.
4. The factor that is intentionally changed by the experimenter in an experiment is called the variable.
5. A scientific law describes an observed phenomenon but does not explain why it occurs.
True
False
6. Qualitative data involves numerical measurements.
True
False
7. Briefly explain the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
8. An act or instance of noticing or perceiving something is an .
9. A logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience is an .
10. The group in an experiment that does not receive treatment and is used for comparison is the .
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