Scientific Method Vocab

A possible explanation (logical prediction) for a set of observations or an answer to a scientific question...

• hypothesis

• procedures

• testable question

• conclusion

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

An organized process used to answer a question or conduct an experiment

• analysis

• researching

• The scientific method

• procedure

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Step-by step instructions you follow to conduct an experiment

• conclusion

• procedures

• experiment

• data

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The factor in an experiment that is tested and changed by the scientist.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• conclusion

• observation

The factor that changes based on the independent variable. This is the factor that is measured by the scientist

• conclusion

• dependent variable

• hpothesis

• independent variable

Information and measurements (facts, figures, and other evidence) collected during an experiment.

• controlled variable

• data analysis

• conclusion

• data

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The results of an experiment that answers your original question. A reflection on whether the hypothesis is correct or not.

• conclusion

• data analysis

• scientific method

• hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

To study something closely. It includes breaking down data to find patterns or answers to the testable question.

• to experiment

• to design

• to analyze

• to communicate

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

This is a process that provides a logical approach to problem solving.

• The scientific method

• Testable question

• Hypothesis

• Controlled experiment

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

These are the factors of the experiment that are kept exactly the same (constant) throughout the experiment.

• Controlled variables

• Independent variables

• Dependent variables

• Controlled experiment