The Practice of Science Vocabulary

In an experiment, this is the factor that can change.

• Control Group

• Variable

• Theory

• Data

A series of steps followed to solve problems, including collecting data, formulating a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, and stating a conclusion.

• Repetition

• Scientific Law

• Observational Investigation

• Scientific Method

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

In an experiment, the group that is not exposed to the treatment; contrasts with the experimental group and serves as a comparison for evaluating the effect of the treatment.

• Control Group

• Empirical Evidence

• Inference

• Investigation

The act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way.

• Data

• Observation

• Predict

• Replication

Information that researches generate to help uncover answers to questions that can have significant implications for our society.

• Quantitive Investigation

• Predict

• Empirical Evidence

• Experimental Investigation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

• Conclusion

• Data

• Inference

• Hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world.

• Repetition

• Theory

• Data

• Empirical Evidence

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

A generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature.

• Scientific Theory

• Investigation

• Scientific Law

• Qualitative Investigation

A procedure carried out to gather data about an object or event.

• Replication

• Repetition

• Analyze

• Investigation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

To describe something that is repeated over and over.

• Replication

• Conclusion

• Repetition

• Data