Scientific Method

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A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

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scientific method

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An educated guess to a problem that has not yet been tested.

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hypothesis

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This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the scientist.

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independent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

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experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

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conclusion

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The name of the information that you get from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs).

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data

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Dependent variable means

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what is being measured

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What's the dependent variable if you increase the amount of spinach you eat? Options: increase the amount of iron in your blood, spinach you eat

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increase the amount of iron in your blood

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What is the dependent variable if I ride my bike to school instead of walking?

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How fast you get to school

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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Will a construction paper airplane fly faster than an airplane made from notebook paper?

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If I make a paper airplane from notebook paper, then it will fly faster than construction paper.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

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