Scientific Method Key Terms

Educated guess based on evidence that is testable.

• Hypothesis

• Observation

• Data

• Experiment

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

To use your senses to gather information.

• Hypothesis

• Observation

• Data

• Experiment

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

The facts, figures and other evidence gathered through observation.

• Hypothesis

• Observation

• Data

• Experiment

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

A scientific procedure testing the scientific question/problem to see if your hypothesis is correct.

• Hypothesis

• Observation

• Data

• Experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A statement based on experimental measurement and observation. It includes a summary of results.

• Conclusion

• Experiment

• Hypothesis

• Data

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A factor that can be changed or manipulated in an experiment by the scientist.

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• data

• conclusion

What changes as a result of the independent variable.

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Hypothesis

• Data