8th Grade Nature of Science FL Review

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What prompted the modification of the original theory about disease?

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New evidence prompted revision to the original ideas.

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How does a law differ from a theory in science?

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A theory explains a set of well tested observations; a law describes a pattern in nature.

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What do all models have?

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Limitations.

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What type of data is represented by the statement 'There are four students wearing red'?

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Quantitative data.

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In an experiment, what is the dependent variable?

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The height of each bean plant.

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What is the germ theory?

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A theory that states that many diseases are caused by microorganisms.

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What is a scientific law?

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A statement that describes a consistent relationship observed in nature.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world based on a body of evidence.

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What is the purpose of a scientific model?

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To represent and simplify complex systems or phenomena.

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What is qualitative data?

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Data that describes characteristics or qualities, often observed but not measured.