Grade 11 Science Practices Vocabulary Worksheet
This worksheet helps Grade 11 students review and apply key vocabulary related to scientific practices and the scientific method.
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Grade 11 Science Practices Vocabulary
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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer based on your understanding of scientific practices vocabulary.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. A testable prediction based on prior knowledge and is called a(n) .
2. In a scientific , the factor that is intentionally changed by the experimenter is known as the independent .
3. Scientists collect and analyze to draw a about their findings.
4. 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, is a scientific .
5. The group in an experiment that does not receive treatment and is used as a baseline for comparison is the .
6. Which of the following best describes a dependent variable?
The factor that is changed by the scientist.
The factor that is measured or observed.
A factor that remains constant throughout the experiment.
The initial step in the scientific method.
7. What is the primary purpose of a scientific model?
To prove a hypothesis definitively.
To simplify complex systems for better understanding.
To replace the need for experimentation.
To only represent observable phenomena.
8. A scientific law explains why a phenomenon occurs, while a scientific theory describes what happens.
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False
9. Peer review is an essential process in science to ensure the validity and reliability of research findings.
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False
10. Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative observations, providing an example for each.
11. Explain why 'bias' is a significant concern in scientific research and how scientists try to mitigate it.