Scientific Method and Variables

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A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

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scientific method

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the scientist ( I change it).

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independent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

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conclusion

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Hypothesis

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A hypothesis is an educated guess.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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The name of the information that you get from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs).

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data

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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In an experiment on plants to see how different liquids affect growth, what is the independent variable?

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The type of liquid

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In an experiment, what is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist called?

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independent variable

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What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

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question/problem

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What is an observation?

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Using your senses to notice what is going on around you

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

NGSS.K-PS2-1

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Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

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yes