Nature of Science

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is a hypothesis?

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An educated guess based on logic and current knowledge that can be tested through experimentation.

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

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Both are well tested; a theory explains why things happen, while a law describes what happens.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis, involving controlled conditions to observe outcomes.

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What is a control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested groups do.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types, affecting the outcome of an experiment.

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What is data in scientific research?

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Information collected during an experiment, which can be qualitative (descriptive) or quantitative (numerical).

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What is a scientific law?

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A statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes some aspects of the universe.

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What is peer review?

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A process where scientists evaluate each other's work before it is published to ensure quality and credibility.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in scientific research?

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To summarize the results of an experiment and determine whether the hypothesis was supported or refuted.