Unit 1: Nature of Science Vocabulary

In which step of the scientific method do you discuss experimental error and explain what the next step might be

• Step 1:

  Question/Problem

• Step 3

  Hypothesis

• Step 7

  Conclusion

• Step 6

  Data Analysis

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

The group that is used for comparison; it does not receive the tested element.

• Control Group

• Dependent Variable

• Controlled

  Variable

• Independent Variable

All the factors that are kept the same for all groups in the experiment to ensure an accurate experiment

• Qualitative

  Data

• Independent

  Variables

• Controlled Variables

• Dependent Variables

The measurable effect, outcome, or response

• Dependent Variable

• Controlled

  Variable

• Model

• Hypothesis

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The amount of space occupied by an object in relation to its mass

• Volume

• Mass

• Density

• Variable

The measure of mass per unit of volume

• Density

• Mass

• Volume

• Quantitative Data

True or False: To find the volume of an irregular object, you measure the length x width x height

• False

• True

"If we increase the amount of light during studying, then the student's performance on assessments will decrease"

This statement is an example of....

• A Conclusion

• A Hypothesis

• A Model

• Density

The variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher; the variable "I" change a scientist

• Qualitative

  Data

• Independent

  Variables

• Controlled Variables

• Dependent Variables

A representation of something, often idealized or modified to make it conceptually easier to understand

• Model

• Hypothesis

• Variable

• Volume

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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