Chapter 1 Science Review

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What is mass?

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in grams or kilograms.

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What is scientific inquiry?

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Scientific inquiry is a process that uses a set of skills to answer questions and solve problems through observation and experimentation.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is an independent variable?

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

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, which is affected by the independent variable.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is a quantitative observation?

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A quantitative observation is a type of observation that involves measuring or counting and is expressed in numbers.

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What is a qualitative observation?

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A qualitative observation is a type of observation that describes characteristics or qualities and is expressed in words.

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What is a hypothesis?

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

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What is a control group?

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A control group is a group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment or independent variable, used for comparison.

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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.

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What is a scientific law?

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A scientific law is a statement that describes a consistent and universal relationship observed in nature.

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