Scientific Inquiry

A summary of the information gained from testing a hypothesis.

• conclusion

• variable

• infer

Any factor that can affect an experiment.

• variable

• question

• prediction

To make logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge

• infer

• question

• conclusion

The first step in scientific inquiry.

• question

• experiment

• variable

Facts, figures, and evidence collected during an experiment or investigation

• data

• hypothesis

• infer

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigation

• hypothesis

• question

• data

The act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and noting what occurs

• observation

• disprove

• scientific

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Process that uses a set of skills to answer questions or test ideas.

• scientific inquiry

• data

• infer

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What was a variable in the water drop experiment?

• size of coin

• light in the room

• the cup used

Which pet was picked the most?

• cat

• dog

• hamster