Scientific Method Basics

Process of problem solving that is used to explore

an observation by gathering and examining data in order to answer a testable

question.

• Experimental Observation

• Problem

• Scientific Method

• Controlled Experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Information obtained by using your senses with descriptive phrases or sentences.

• Quantitative Observation

• Qualitative Observation

• Controlled Observation

• Testble Observation

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NGSS.4-LS1-2

The question you want answered about your observation.

• problem

• hypothesis

• observation

• conclusion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

This must be testable and measurable. It most probably cannot be answered with yes or no.

• testable question

• problem

• controlled experiment

• conclusion

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

An explanation or prediction about what might happen in the experiment based on research.

• controlled experiment

• conclusion

• testable question

• hypothesis

Written as an “if...then” statement.

• conclusion

• hypothesis

• testable question

• problem

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

A detailed set of organized steps to follow to test the

hypothesis.

• data

• experiment

• controlled variables

• conclusion

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

All of the factors that remain

exactly the same each time during an experiment.

• independent variables

• dependent variables

• controlled variables

• experimental group

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

One factor you manipulate or

change in the experiment. There should only be one.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• controlled variable

• control group

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The factor you measure based on how it

responds to the independent variable. The variable that is measured.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• controlled variable

• experimental group

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2