Nature of Science

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A statement that tells what an investigation showed based on evidence (observations and data)

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Conclusion

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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The variables that do not change in an investigation

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Constant

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The group in an investigation that serves as a reference for comparison. The group not getting the test variable applied.

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Control Group

Front

What is the term for an experiment that compares different groups’ observations to answer a question, with one group being tested with the tested variable?

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Controlled Experiment

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An explanation that uses observations to draw conclusions.

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Inference

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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Studying plants and animals in their natural habitat and recording data.

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Field Study Investigation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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A Representation of something that cannot be experienced easily or directly.

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Model

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Information gathered from your senses or from scientific tools.

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Observation

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Statements that forecast what might happen in the future.

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Prediction

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Documenting descriptive observations that can be observable (colors, smell, behavior, etc. and or measurable sizes, temperature, mass, volume, etc).

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Repeated Observation Investigation

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4