Smith Science Midterm

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What is a quantitative observation?

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A quantitative observation is a measurement that involves numbers and can be counted or measured, such as temperature, height, or population.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What is a qualitative observation?

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A qualitative observation describes characteristics or qualities that cannot be measured with numbers, such as color or texture.

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What is data in the context of an experiment?

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Data is the information collected from an experiment, which can be organized into charts and graphs for analysis.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is an independent variable?

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The independent variable is the one factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment to observe its effect.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, which changes in response to the independent variable.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction about the outcome of an experiment, based on prior knowledge.

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What is digestion?

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Digestion is the process of breaking down food into simple materials that an animal's body can use.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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The control group is used as a standard for comparison, as it does not receive the experimental treatment.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is an observation?

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An observation is the act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way.