Scientific Method

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_______ are made using your senses and are fact-based.

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observations

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Inference:

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A prediction or logical conclusion based on observations.

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Tree by pond has no leaves.

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Observation

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Observation about the picture:

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The boy has injuries to his knees.

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Observation about the man in the picture:

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Has a purple shirt.

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Independent variable in research on gasoline's effect on car speed?

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Type of gasoline

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Dependent variable in the experiment: "Does eating breakfast improve test scores?"

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the grade you got on the test

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Independent variable in plant growth experiment:

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Amount of water each plant.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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Steps used by scientists to solve problems:

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scientific method

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Explanation for observations or answer to a scientific question:

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hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5