5th Science Skills Handbook Part 1 Vocab Quiz

Question 1

Something that can change in a test is _________.

Accepted Answer

variable

Question 2

Observations that make you believe something is true is _____________.

Accepted Answer

evidence

Question 3

A conclusion based on observations is _____________.

Accepted Answer

inference

Question 4

The ability to consistently repeat a measurement.

Accepted Answer

precision

Question 5

The ability to make a measurement that is as close to the actual value as possible is_________.

Accepted Answer

accuracy

Question 6

Step-by-step instructions for completing a task.

Accepted Answer

procedures

Question 7

The use of scientific methods to test a hypothesis is __________.

Accepted Answer

experiment

Question 8

Information from which a conclusion can be drawn or a prediction can be made is __________.

Accepted Answer

data

Question 9

A standard against which change is measured is _________.

Accepted Answer

control group

Question 10

Something you find out about objects, events, or living things using your senses is __________.

Accepted Answer

observation

Question 11

A statement of what you think will happen during an investigation is ______________.

Accepted Answer

hypothesis

Questions 11