Nature of Science

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Using one or more of your senses to gather information is called

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Observing

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Observations that deal with a number or amount are called

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quantitative

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There are 3 yellow to 5 red skittles per bag--this is described as _____.

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ranked data

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The variable that is changed by the scientist to test a hypothesis is called the _________________________ .

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independent variable

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What is the best description of the dependent variable?

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the measurable variable

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One way to analyze data from a study is to _____________

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make a graph

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How do scientists learn about the world around us?

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Asking questions

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Why can theories change?

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Scientists are always learning new things.

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Why was the original theory that disease was caused by fate or incorrect behavior modified?

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New evidence prompted revision to the original ideas.

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In which statement does the word theory mean scientific theory? Options: In theory, the experiment will work as planned. , She has a theory about why the storm arrived later than predicted. , The atomic theory explains that material objects are made up of atoms. , The doctor’s prescription for curing a cold is based on his best theory or guess. 

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The atomic theory explains that material objects are made up of atoms.