What Is Science?

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What is science?

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Science is the study of the natural world through observation and experimentation.

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What is a scientific claim?

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A scientific claim is a statement that can be tested and supported by evidence.

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What is experimentation?

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Experimentation is a method used by scientists to test their ideas and gather data.

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What is the importance of evidence in science?

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Evidence helps to support or refute scientific claims, increasing confidence in the results.

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What does it mean to analyze data?

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Analyzing data means examining and interpreting the information collected during an experiment.

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What is astronomy?

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Astronomy is the science of studying space, including stars, planets, and galaxies.

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What is the difference between astrology and astronomy?

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Astrology is a belief system that suggests human behavior is influenced by the positions of celestial bodies, while astronomy is a scientific study of those bodies.

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Why should scientists be willing to change their mind?

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Scientists should change their mind based on new evidence to ensure their conclusions are accurate.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction that can be tested through experimentation.

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What is observation in science?

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Observation is the act of watching and noting phenomena to gather information.