Scientific Method

A statement predicting the result of a controlled scientific experiment.

• independent variable

• constant

• hypothesis

• control group

A diagram showing the relationship between variables

• independent variable

• constant

• hypothesis

• graph

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

An arrangement of data in rows and columns representing the variables

• data table

• constant

• hypothesis

• graph

The measurable effect of the experiment; the data collected. WHAT YOU ARE MEASURING.

• data table

• constant

• dependent variable

• graph

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience

• data table

• trial

• dependent variable

• inference

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

In an experiment, the group that is not exposed to the treatment

• control group

• trial

• dependent variable

• inference

A method of observation, hypothesis, experiment, and conclusion used by scientists

• control group

• trial

• Scientific Method

• inference

Facts, results, and statistics collected for analysis

• control group

• trial

• Scientific Method

• data

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-3

The factor(s) in an experiment that are changed. The variable(s) being studied: AKA, the manipulated variable

• control group

• trial

• independent variable

• data

Factors that are not changed in an experiment.

• constants

• trials

• independent variables

• data