Scientific Method

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What is a constant/control in an experiment?

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Things that do not change in an experiment. It's the variable that stays the same. You can have many variables stay the same.

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What are observations made during an experiment considered?

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Data

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Is a law a possible solution?

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False

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What is a theory that has been accepted as true?

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Law

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

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What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

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Question/problem

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is the difference between a theory and a law?

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A theory explains why something happens, while a law describes what happens.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment.