Nature Of Science Flashcard

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What are scientific laws?

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Scientific laws are statements based on repeated experimental observations that describe some aspects of the universe. Examples include Newton's laws of motion and the law of conservation of mass.

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What is the difference between an experiment and an observation?

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An observation is when a scientist watches something in nature without interfering, while an experiment involves manipulating variables to test a hypothesis.

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Why is replication important in scientific investigations?

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Replication is important to confirm the accuracy of the data and conclusions drawn from the original investigation.

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What conclusion can be drawn from observing the relationship between precipitation and cloud formation?

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The amount of precipitation is directly linked to the number of clouds in the sky.

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How does science differ from other thinking activities?

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Science involves making observations and developing hypotheses based on those observations, rather than relying on personal opinions or memorization.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is qualitative data?

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Qualitative data is descriptive information that can be observed but not measured, such as colors, textures, and smells.

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What is quantitative data?

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Quantitative data is numerical information that can be measured and expressed mathematically, such as height, weight, and temperature.

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What is the role of a control in an experiment?

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A control is a standard for comparison in an experiment, allowing scientists to determine the effect of the variable being tested.