Scientific Methods Vocab Test

The group in an experiment that is exposed to the same conditions as the experimental group except for the one independent variable.

A statement put forth and supported by evidence

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

An experiment in which only one variable is changed.

A particular preference or point of view that is personal, rather than scientific; difference between measured values and assumptions.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

A summary based on evidence or facts

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Evidence; information gathered from observations.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Variable that is observed and that changes in response to the independent variable; data gathered is plotted on the y-axis of a graph.

Factor in a controlled experiment that is deliberately changed; data gathered is plotted on the x-axis of a graph.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A testable prediction; usually written as an "if"/"then" statement.

Collected body of data from observations and experiments

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2