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The variable that influences experiment results. The variable that you are testing.

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Independent variable

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The variable that may be affected as a result of the change made in the investigation. This is the variable that you will measure.

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Dependent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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The variables that you try to keep the same. You do not want these to change and affect the results of the experiment.

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Controlled variable (constants)

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Step-by-step method to solve a problem or answer a question

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Scientific Method

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

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A test or trial to solve a problem or answer a question (to discover something)

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Experiment

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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Educated guess about the outcome of an experiment

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Hypothesis

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To notice something using your senses

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Observe

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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To write information about what happens during an experiment

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Record

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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Result or outcome

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Conclusion

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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It was once a hypothesis that was tested with repeated experiments and always found to work.

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Theory