Scientific Method Vocabulary

What is a possible explanation for a set of observations or an answer to a scientific question?

• Hypothesis

• Variable

• Theory

• Conclusion

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What are factors that can change in an experiment?

• Variable

• Data

• Conclusion

• Theory

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The variable being tested in a scientific experiment...

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The variable being changed to test...

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

When only one variable is manipulated at a time...

• Controlled Experiment

• Data

• Theory

• Hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is an explanation that covers many occurrences in nature and is tested by many experiments?

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Conclusion

• Controlled Experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What are facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observation?

• Communication

• Theory

• Data

• Variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What is a summary of what you have learned from an experiment?

• Theory

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

• Communication

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the sharing of ideas and experimental findings with others through writing and speaking?

• Hypothesis

• Data

• Communication

• Conclusion

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-1