Scientific Inquiry

The procedure(s) used to test a hypothesis.

• observation
• experiment
• infer
• control

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Information obtained through one or more of the five senses.

• hypothesis
• observation
• predict
• infer

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

To explain what will happen before it occurs.

• predict
• conclusion
• independent variable
• dependent variable

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

The variable that is varied or manipulated by the researcher.

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• control
• experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The educated guess you make at the beginning of the scientific method is called the....

• variable
• conclusion
• hypothesis
• procedure

"Ice will melt faster in salt water.", would make a good

• Hypothesis
• Question
• Analysis
• Conclusion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

"Will ice melt faster in salt water?", is an example of a

• Hypothesis
• Question
• Dependent variable
• Control

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

An assumption based on observations

• Hypothesis
• Inference
• Guess
• Theory

Data/observations based on measurements, volume, mass, or another quantity

• Qualitative
• Inference
• Quantitative
• variables

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Factor that you keep the same in an experiment

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Controlled Variable

• Operational Definition

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2