Scientific Method and Measurement

A series of steps based on Facts that can be tested

• Theory

• Scientific method

• Experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The factor in an experiment that is manipulated to affect the outcome of the experiment

• Theory

• Variable

• Constant

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A factor in an experiment manipulated to affect the outcome of the experiment

• Independent

• Dependent

• Law

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Data that is derived from a measurement that can be recorded numerically

• Qualitative

• Quantitively

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

An explanation of a natural phenomena formed over time that is supported by many observations and experiments

• theory

• Control

• Observation

• Hypothesis

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

the variable that is directly affected by the independent variable (measurable variable)

• Independent

• Dependent

• Hypotheses

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Data that is collected and recorded based on observations using descriptions of the factor being tested.

• Observation

• independent variable

• experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A series of steps performed by scientist in a controlled setting to test a hypotheses.

• Theory

• Experiment

• Hypotheses

A statement based on facts that can be tested

• Theory

• observation

• hypotheses

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following is part of the SI units (Check all that apply)

• gram

• meter

• feet

• inch

• liter