Scientific Method Vocabulary

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Question addressed by the experiment

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Problem

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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Evidence from observations

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Data

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Testable prediction format

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If _____ then _____ because _____ (Hypothesis)

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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Summary of experiment; accept/reject hypothesis

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Conclusion

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS3-4

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Something not tested; used for comparison

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Control

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Variable manipulated by scientist

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Independent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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Measured variable in an experiment

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Dependent variable

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Information obtained through the senses

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Observation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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Logical conclusion from observations

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Inference

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Steps to test a hypothesis

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Experiment

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4