Understanding Science--Vocabulary

Experiment in which only one variable is changed

• controlled experiment

• uncontrolled experiment

• dependent variable

• independent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Factor in a controlled experiment that is deliberately changed

• controlled experiment

• uncontrolled experiment

• dependent variable

• independent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Variable that is observed and that changes in response too the independent variable

• controlled experiment

• uncontrolled experiment

• dependent variable

• independent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Possible explanation for a set of observations or possible answer to a scientific question

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• hypothesis

• theory

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Group in an experiment that is exposed to the same conditions as the experimental group except for one independent variable

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• hypothesis

• control group

a decimal system of weights and measures, universally used in science

• human body system

• metric system

• system of equations

Process of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way

• hypothesis

• inference

• observation

• controlled experiment

A logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience

• inquiry

• inference

• observation

• controlled experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

An investigation seeking the truth, information, or knowledge

• inference

• inquiry

• controlled experiment

• hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

a science that deals with living organisms and life processes

• biology

• ecology

• geology

• zoology

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-1