Nature of Science "NOS" Review

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What should science focus on?

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Evidence

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Which of the following best describes qualitative observations?

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Observations that describe without numbers

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What is an explanation based on facts or prior knowledge combined with observations?

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Inference

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What is the importance of summarizing data in science?

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To make the data easier to understand and analyze

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What is a prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair?

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Bias

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is the difference between a theory and a law in science?

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

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What is a controlled experiment?

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An experiment where only one variable is changed at a time to isolate the effects of that variable.

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What is the role of a scientific model?

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To represent and simplify complex systems or phenomena for better understanding.