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the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations
a) hypothesis
b) science
c) observation
d) inference

rules that describe repeatable patterns in nature
a) inference
b) scientific theory
c) hypothesis
d) scientific law

possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations
a) hypothesis
b) prediction
c) inference
d) explanation

using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking note of what occurs
a) science
b) inference
c) prediction
d) observation

explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations
a) hypothesis
b) inference
c) scientific theory
d) scientific law

a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events
a) inference
b) prediction
c) hypothesis
d) scientific law

logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience
a) inference
b) prediction
c) hypothesis
d) scientific theory

IF I play fetch with my dog for 1 hour a day, THEN she will take more naps. What is the dependent variable in this hypothesis?
a) Playing fetch with my dog for 1 hour/day or not.
b) My dog taking more naps or not.
c) Playing fetch with my dog for 2 hours/day or not.
d) My dog is already sleepy.

RESULT of science: practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or consumer use (ex.cell phones, self-driving cars)
a) scientific law
b) hypothesis
c) technology
d) dependent variable

In the following simple hypothesis, identify the independent variable: Chewing bubble gum during a test will result in a better grade.
a) sitting in class
b) chewing bubble gum during a test
c) the grade on the test
d) None of these

In the following simple hypothesis, identify the dependent variable: Chewing bubble gum during a test will result in a better grade.
a) sitting in class
b) chewing bubble gum during a test
c) the grade on the test
d) None of these

The study of matter, energy, and the changes they undergo.
a) Earth Science
b) Life Science
c) Physical Science
d) Biology

The study of life and the processes that occur in living organisms, such as plants and animals.
a) Life Science
b) Physical Science
c) Earth Science
d) Physics

The study of the structure and processes that occur on Earth and in the universe in which it resides.
a) Physical Science
b) Life Science
c) Earth Science
d) Genetics

the study of the properties of matter and the changes it undergoes in different situations.
a) physics
b) genetics
c) chemistry
d) biology

the study of matter, energy, motion, forces and how they interact.
a) chemistry
b) physics
c) biology
d) genetics

the study of the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution and distribution of living organisms.
a) chemistry
b) physics
c) biology
d) genetics

the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
a) genetics
b) biology
c) physics
d) chemistry

the study of the properties of the earth's water, especially its movement in relation to land.
a) chemistry
b) hydrology
c) meteorology
d) physics

the study of the processes of the atmosphere and climate.
a) chemistry
b) hydrology
c) meteorology
d) physics

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