NOS Terms on FSSA

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Examine by separating into parts and studying relations.

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Analyze.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Feature or trait of an object or organism

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Characteristic

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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Arrange by categories based on similarities.

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Classify.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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A statement summarizing what an investigation revealed based on data.

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Conclusion

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A group in a scientific experiment that serves as a reference and is untreated by the tested factor.

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Control group

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Measurements or observations collected in an experiment.

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Data

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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A scientific test conducted under controlled conditions to answer a question.

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Experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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Explanation based on unobserved evidence?

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Inference

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Organized scientific study of the natural world involving observations, questions, data analysis, and conclusions.

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Answer: Investigation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Information about the natural world gathered through senses or instruments.

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Observation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5