SOL 5.1 Scientific Method Vocabulary

A drawing or three-dimensional representation of a real object or process

• model

• observation

• experiment

• hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Information gathered using the senses (see, hear, taste, smell, or touch)

• model

• observation

• experiment

• prediction

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

A carefully controlled test

• model

• observation

• experiment

• hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

An educated guess based on scientific reasoning that can be tested to see if it is correct. It usually starts with "If".

• hypothesis

• prediction

• conclusion

• experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A guess about what you expect to happen in the future based on past experiences and careful observation.

• prediction

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• qualitative data

Something changed in an experiment on purpose to see how it affects the outcome. (Remember I change)

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• constant

• hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Something in an experiment that can be measured or observed to see how it responds to a change made to the independent variable

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• constant

• inference

Things that remain the same on purpose during an experiment. It keeps the experiment "fair".

• constants

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• thermometer

A statement about what was learned during an investigation, or about what the data means.

• conclusion

• hypothesis

• experiment

• meter stick

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A conclusion based on evidence about what has already occurred.

• inference

• independent variable

• observation

• graduated cylinder

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4