Nature of Science Review

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What is observation in science?

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Observation is the act of carefully watching and recording what is happening in a scientific investigation.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a question and/or prediction about a phenomenon that can be tested through experimentation.

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is the factor in an experiment that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is experimentation?

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Experimentation is a scientific investigation where variables are manipulated to observe the effects on a particular outcome.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence and has been repeatedly tested.

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What is a scientific law?

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A scientific law is a statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes some aspects of the universe.

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What is the dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the factor in an experiment that is measured or observed to assess the effect of the independent variable.

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What is data in scientific research?

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Data refers to the facts and statistics collected during an experiment or observation.

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What is replication in science?

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Replication is the process of repeating an experiment to verify results and ensure accuracy.

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What is analysis in scientific research?

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Analysis is the process of interpreting data and drawing conclusions from the results of an experiment.