SC EOC Released Items

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What is the purpose of SC EOC Released Items?

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The SC EOC Released Items are designed to provide students with practice questions that reflect the content and format of the actual End-of-Course assessments, helping them prepare effectively.

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Define 'End-of-Course Assessment'.

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An End-of-Course Assessment is a standardized test administered at the end of a course to evaluate students' understanding and mastery of the subject matter.

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What are the key components of a scientific investigation?

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The key components include a question, hypothesis, experiment, data collection, analysis, and conclusion.

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Explain the concept of 'hypothesis'.

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A hypothesis is a testable statement or prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is the significance of data collection in scientific research?

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Data collection is crucial as it provides the evidence needed to support or refute a hypothesis.

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Describe the difference between qualitative and quantitative data.

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Qualitative data is descriptive and involves characteristics that can be observed but not measured, while quantitative data involves numerical values that can be measured and analyzed statistically.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types and can affect the outcome of an experiment.

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Define 'control group' in an experiment.

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The control group is the group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment or intervention, serving as a baseline to compare the effects of the treatment.

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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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Explain the term 'theory' in a scientific context.

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In science, a theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence and has stood up to repeated testing.