Scientific Method Vocabulary

The question that needs to be answered in a scientific experiment.

• constant

• hypothesis

• problem

• independent variable

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

A controlled test of a hypothesis in which the researcher manipulates one variable to discover its effect on another.

• experiment

• research

• problem

• inference

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Information obtained through the senses.

• dependent variable

• observation

• inference

• independent variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

A summary of what happened in the experiment where you examine the data and compare it to your hypothesis and communicate all results and possible next steps.

• conclusion

• hypothesis

• research

• observation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Gather information on the problem using scientific publications; use the information to form a hypothesis.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• research

• inference

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

A logical conclusion based on observations, each person has their own perspective

• problem

• observation

• conclusion

• inference

A proposed answer to a question.

• problem

• hypothesis

• conclusion

• research

An observation/data that focuses on characteristics of an object or variable (does NOT include measurements or numbers).

• qualitative data

• quantitative data

• observation

• inference

An observation/data that focuses quantities collected through measurements

• qualitative data

• quantitative data

• observation

• inference

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Factors that change during an experiment.

• variable

• research

• hypothesis

• conclusion

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2