5th Grade / Scientific Method Vocabulary

Question 1

What is the standard which change is measured? (doesn't change)

Accepted Answer

control group

Question 2

An investigation must be able to be what?

Accepted Answer

replicated

Question 3

What means to make a prediction?

Accepted Answer

hypothesis

Question 4

What means actual value?

Accepted Answer

accuracy

Question 5

What means something you believe to be true?

Accepted Answer

evidence

Question 6

What is another word for conclusion?

Accepted Answer

inference

Question 7

What is some form of this that scientists do?

Accepted Answer

scientific method

Question 8

What are step by step instructions called?

Accepted Answer

procedures

Question 9

What is the information used for conclusions called?

Accepted Answer

data

Question 10

What is it called when you test a hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

experiment

Question 11

What is another type of investigation for scientists?

Accepted Answer

samplings

Question 12

What is called when you use your senses?

Accepted Answer

observations

Question 13

How many variables can you test in an experiment?

Accepted Answer

one

Question 14

What is a prediction called?

Accepted Answer

hypothesis

Question 15

Conclusions must be based on what?

Accepted Answer

facts

Question 16

What is the first step of scientific method?

Accepted Answer

ask a question

Question 17

What is a word for repeat measurements?

Accepted Answer

precision

Question 18

What is a change in a test?

Accepted Answer

variable

Question 19

What is not flexible?

Accepted Answer

procedures

Question 20

What must conclusion be based on?

Accepted Answer

facts and observe

Questions 20