PS Chapter 1 Review

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A well-tested explanation for a set of observations.

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Theory

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Which of the following are steps in the scientific method?

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Develop a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, develop a theory.

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A system of knowledge and the methods you use to find knowledge.

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Science

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The goal of any scientific method is to solve a problem or better understand an observed event.

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True

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A scientific theory summarizes a pattern found in nature while a scientific law is a well-tested explanation of experimental results.

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False

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested.

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What is the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?

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A theory explains why something happens, while a law describes what happens.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Ask a question or identify a problem.

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What is an observation in scientific terms?

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The act of noting and recording something with instruments or senses.

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What role does experimentation play in the scientific method?

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It tests the validity of a hypothesis.