Nature of Science

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Pseudoscience

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Is not based on research and is not testable

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Scientific models are

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Representations of objects or processes that are not easily observable

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The factor that is deliberately changed or manipulated is

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The independent variable

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Which of the following is NOT a branch of science? Life Science, Earth & Space Science, Physical Science, Astrology

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Astrology

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If a scientist's hypothesis is not supported by the data they collect, the scientist should

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form a new hypothesis and experiment

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Why may a scientific theory change?

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New evidence is found.

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The correct sequence of steps in the scientific method are

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collect data, analyze data, draw conclusions

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A scientist uses another scientist's procedures to perform the same experiment. This is an example of: pseudoscience, repetition, replication, analyzing data.

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replication

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Why are graphs important?

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They show data in a visual way.

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In an experiment testing the effect of different colored lights on plant growth, what is the dependent variable?

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the amount of growth of the plants