What is Science? (6-8 Version)

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What is a representation of an idea or process?

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A model is a representation of an idea or process.

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What is a controlled procedure that tests the effect of one variable on another?

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An experiment is a controlled procedure that tests the effect of one variable on another.

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What do scientists use to show patterns in data?

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Scientists often use graphs to show patterns in data.

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What describes what will happen in nature, but not how or why?

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Laws describe what will happen in nature, but not how or why.

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What do scientists call a debate about the evidence behind their explanations?

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An argument is a debate about the evidence behind scientists' explanations.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process used for investigation and experimentation.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is 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 data in scientific research?

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Data is information collected during experiments or observations.

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What is an observation in science?

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