EOC#2-Scientific Inquiry/Physics

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What is a characteristic shared by all valid scientific investigations?

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The results must be replicable.

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Why would a scientist choose to experiment rather than use systematic observations?

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The question requires changing one variable to see how it affects others.

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What happens to a soccer ball when it is kicked hard?

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The ball will change direction and increase in speed.

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What should students do after observing different results in an experiment?

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They should discuss differences in their methods.

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What question is being investigated when measuring the time it takes for a sheet of paper to fall?

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How does the shape affect the rate at which it falls?

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What is scientific inquiry?

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A process of asking questions, making observations, and conducting experiments to understand the natural world.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.