8th Grade SSA Vocab Nature of Science Review

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Factor measured in an experiment.

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dependent variable (outcome variable)

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Factor being tested by the scientist.

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independent variable (test variable)

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Factors in an experiment that are unchanged.

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constant

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Group that does not receive the independent variable.

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control group

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Possible explanation for an observation that can be tested.

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hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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Explanation of observations/events based on extensive knowledge from investigations.

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scientific theory

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A rule describing a natural pattern.

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scientific law

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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A logical explanation of an observation drawn from prior knowledge or experience.

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inference

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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Info obtained through observation or experimentation.

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empirical evidence

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Scientist's multiple trials of their experiment.

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repetition