Understanding Science

A possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by specific investigations

• hypothesis

• variable

• scientific theory

• observation

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience

• hypothesis

• observation

• inference

• variable

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

the act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking note of what occurs

• hypothesis

• observation

• inference

• variable

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NGSS.3-PS2-2

NGSS.4-PS3-2

a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events

• hypothesis

• prediction

• observation

• inference

the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations

• Math

• Scientific theory

• Scientific law

• Science

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

a rule that describes a pattern in nature

• Science

• Scientific theory

• Scientific law

• Hypothesis

an explanation of observations or events that are based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations

• Scientific law

• Scientific theory

• Science

• Observation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

the factor you observe or measure during an experiment

• hypothesis

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• conclusion

the factor that you want to test

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• observation

• conclusion

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

any factor that can have more than one value

• prediction

• conclusion

• hypothesis

• variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2