Science 5.1 Vocab

A quest to find the answer to a question using the scientific method.

• Hypothesis

• Constant Variable

• Scientific Investigation

• Scientific Method

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A systematic process that involves using measurable observation to formulate, test, or modify a hypothesis.

• Scientific Method

• Qualitative Data

• Shoes

• Scientific Investigation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Educated guess you make based on information you already have some knowledge of. Usually uses a statement If______________, then_________________________.

• variable

• hypothesis

• inference

• conclusions

Which is an example of a hypothesis?

• When you take a nap and miss class.

• What CHANGES due to the changes made to the independent variable

• What I change in the experiment!

• If I come to school everyday, then I will do good in school

Independent Variable

• What I change in the experiment

• What changes due to the changes made by the independent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Variable that changes (affected) by the changes that were made to the independent variable.

• independent variable

• constant

• Dependent variable

• hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Act of noticing something by the use of the 5 senses ( see, hear, smell, touch, and taste) or through experience it.

• inference

• conclusions

• observation

• hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Quantitative Data is in the form of

• characteristics using the 5 senses

• numbers

• variables

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Make a statement that sums up what you learned from the experiment. It will usually state if your hypothesis was correct or incorrect and why.

• hypothesis

• experiment

• drawing conclusions

• inferences

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

A tool used to identify organisms and objects in the world. The key has a series of statements or clues about characteristics that help one guide themselves toward identifying the organism or object.

• scientific method

• dichotomous Key

• constant

• independent variable