scientific method vocabulary

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A method for answering scientific questions through observations and experiments.

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scientific method

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Part of an experiment changed by the scientist

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Independent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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Part of an experiment that is changed and measured by the scientist.

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Dependent variable

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Part of the experiment that remains constant.

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Control variable

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First step of the scientific method:

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Ask a question

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Possible answer to a scientific question, educated opinion.

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Hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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Designing and performing a procedure to answer a research question.

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Experiment

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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Data from an experiment relating to a hypothesis and explaining new insights.

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Conclusion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Communicating and sharing research with others.

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Publish Findings

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

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Key step in the scientific method for data reliability.

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Repeat trials