Nature of Science Review

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What should a scientist do if a hypothesis is NOT supported by data?

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Carry out further investigations.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

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Which of the following statements about hypotheses is true?

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Hypotheses can be accepted or rejected

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

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What are the independent and dependent variables in Helen's plant growth experiment?

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The independent variable is the amount of sunlight, and the dependent variable is the number of new leaves.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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Which statement is the best argument for a hypothesis that has evidence to reinforce its claim? Options: The results create the hypothesis., The results prove the hypothesis, The results change the hypothesis., The results support the hypothesis

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The results support the hypothesis

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

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What is the most rigorous support of a claim in a scientific discussion?

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experimental evidence

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What should Samuel do if his experiment data do not support his hypothesis?

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Report his observations and conclusions honestly, clearly stating that the data do not support the hypothesis.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A question and or prediction about a phenomenon

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A scientific idea tested by multiple scientists and supported by multiple lines of tested factual evidence is a...

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Theory

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

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What is the independent variable in the study of how drinking milk affects Monica's growth?

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drinking milk

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What is the dependent variable in the scenario: "Does the distance a person kicks a soccer ball affect how well they will do on their math test?"

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how well they do on the math test