Scientific Explanations

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What is the first step in every scientific experiment?

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The first step is to identify a question or problem.

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What is a scientific law?

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A scientific law describes a pattern or event in nature that is always true.

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What is the result of scientific inquiry?

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Scientific inquiry often results in the development of new technologies.

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How do scientific laws and theories differ?

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Scientific laws are descriptions of events; scientific theories are explanations for events.

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What is involved in testing a hypothesis?

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Testing a hypothesis often involves conducting an experiment.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested.

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What is scientific inquiry?

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Scientific inquiry is the process of asking questions and seeking answers through investigation.

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What is the purpose of background research in an experiment?

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Background research helps to gather information and understand the context of the question.

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What is an experiment?

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An experiment is a procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

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What is the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?

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A scientific theory explains why something happens, while a scientific law describes what happens.