Final Review Scientific Method

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The logical series of steps scientists follow to answer a question is the

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scientific method

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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An explanation for an observation is a(n)

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inference

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Scientific questions should NOT be based on: opinion, fact, reality, truth

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opinion

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

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The variable that is being tested in an experiment is called the ____ variable.

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independent

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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The dependent variable is the variable that ____ in response to the independent variable.

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changes

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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A possible answer to the original question is a(n):
- observation
- control
- hypothesis
- inference

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hypothesis

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The group in an experiment that receives the independent variable

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experimental

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The group in an experiment that does NOT get the independent variable

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control

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Observations should be _____ not guesses or opinions

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factual

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Descriptions made by using your senses are:
- inferences
- hypotheses
- observations
- conclusions

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observations

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NGSS.4-LS1-2