Scientific Method Vocabulary

An organized procedure to study under controlled conditions.

• Experiment

• Model

• Hypothesis

• Data

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The process of obtaining things through observation.

• Experiment

• Model

• Observation

• Hypothesis

To change on purpose.

• Data

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

• Manipulate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Representation of a complex object or process, used to help people understand a concept that they cannot observe directly.

• Experiment

• Model

• Hypothesis

• Replicated

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A factor that is deliberately manipulated.

• Replicated

• Observation

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Changes as a result of manipulation of one or more independent variables.

• Independent Variable

• Data

• Dependent Variable

• Model

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Information gathered by observation or experimentation that can be used in calculating or reasoning.

• Experiment

• Hypothesis

• Independent Variable

• Data

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

To do again.

• Manipulate

• Replicated

• Data

• Model

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

A testable explanation that leads to a scientific investigation.

• Replicated

• Hypothesis

• Data

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5