Scientific Experiments

This factor depends on the independent variable. It is usually the observed outcome (result) of an experiment.

• control

• dependent variable

• constants

• hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A trial where all of the variables are held constant.

• Conclusion

• Procedure

• Control

• Constants

The variable that is changed on purpose in an experiment by a scientist

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Control

• Constants

Factors in an experiment that remain the same.

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Control

• Constants

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

To gather information using senses

• Observe

• Infer

• Hypothesize

• Conclude

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

A step-by-step list of how to carry out an experiment

• Guidelines

• Directions

• Instructions

• Procedure

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

To use evidence to draw conclusions about things you may not have directly observed.

• Hypothesize

• Infer

• Observe

• Predict

What do all scientific investigations begin with?

• Procedures

• Conclusions

• A hypothesis

• Observations

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Information or data based on countable measurements of something

• quantitative observations

• qualitative observations

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Information based on the qualities of something

• Quantitative observations

• Qualitative observations