Scientific Method Vocabulary Practice

the breakdown of something that is complex into smaller parts in such a way that it leads to a better understanding of the whole

• analysis

• classify

• compare

• control

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

grouping things together based on specific characteristics

• analysis

• classify

• compare

• control

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

to examine the differences and similarities of things or events

• analysis

• classify

• compare

• control

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

the group or subject that is used as a standard for comparison in an experiment (the thing that does not change)

• analysis

• classify

• compare

• control

information, measurements, and materials gathered from observations that are used to help answer questions

• data

• hypothesis

• inference

• measure

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

a testable explanation for observations and questions about the universe (A.K.A. prediction)

• data

• hypothesis

• inference

• measure

a logical explanation or conclusion based on observation and/or facts

• data

• hypothesis

• inference

• measure

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

to compare the characteristics of something (such as mass, length, volume) with a standard (such as grams, meters, liters)

• data

• hypothesis

• inference

• measure

noticing objects or events using the five senses OR data collected by using the five senses

• methods

• observation

• prediction

• procedure

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

a statement made about the future outcome of an experiment based on past experiences or observations (very similar to hypothesis)

• methods

• observation

• prediction

• procedure

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5