Scientific Methods Vocabulary

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Step to gather info on the Testable Question.

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Background research

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A representation (drawing, object, description, animation) to clarify an idea, event, or object.

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model

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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Collect and record during an experiment.

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data

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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Data characteristic indicating closeness to true measurement.

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accuracy

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Characteristic of data indicating how close measurements of the same quantity are to each other.

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precision

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Identify the term that explicitly states the Independent and Dependent Variables.

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testable question

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Prediction of Dependent Variable's response to changes in Independent Variable.

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hypothesis

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-4

NGSS.HS-PS3-1

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Independent Variable is tested to see if it is the ___

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cause

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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Dependent Variable is observed to see if it is an ___

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effect

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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Set-up with the changed variable for testing cause-and-effect (Independent Variable changed).

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experimental

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2