Semester 1 Finals Review Section 1

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What is science best described as?

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A way of knowing.

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In an experiment, what is the dependent variable when measuring pulse rates after consuming soda?

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The pulse rate.

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What is a benefit of publishing scientific reports in peer-reviewed journals?

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The report will be held to higher quality.

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What is a bias?

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A personal preference.

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What causes diffusion to occur?

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Molecules are constantly colliding.

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Define hypothesis.

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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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 control group in an experiment?

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The group that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used for comparison.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.