Scientific Inquiry MID-year Test

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What is an Independent Variable in an experiment?

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The Independent Variable is the factor that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is scientific inquiry?

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Scientific inquiry is the process of following a series of steps to answer questions or solve problems in science.

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What does it mean to make observations in science?

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Making observations involves using all five senses to gather information about the environment.

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What is a 'Next Step' in scientific inquiry?

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A 'Next Step' in scientific inquiry is to share what you have learned with others.

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What are the five senses used in scientific observations?

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The five senses are sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.

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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.

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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 is affected by the independent variable.

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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 to see how the independent variable affects the dependent variable.

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What is data collection in scientific inquiry?

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Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information during an experiment.

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What is a conclusion in scientific inquiry?

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A conclusion is a summary of the results of an experiment, explaining whether the hypothesis was supported or not.