Nature of Science

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What is a Control Group?

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The group in an investigation that serves as a reference for comparison and does not receive the test variable.

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What is a Controlled Experiment?

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An experiment where scientists control variables to test a question, comparing different groups’ observations.

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What is a Prediction?

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A statement that forecasts what might happen in the future.

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What is a Repeated Observation Investigation?

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Documenting descriptive observations that can be observable (like colors and smells) or measurable (like sizes and temperatures).

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What is a Constant in an investigation?

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The variables that do not change during the investigation.

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What is a Test Variable?

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The variable that is changed or tested in an experiment.

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What is Inference?

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A conclusion drawn from observations or evidence.

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used by scientists to conduct research and experiments.

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What is a Simulation?

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A method used to model a real-world process or system to study its behavior.

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What is a Field Study Investigation?

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An investigation conducted in a natural setting to observe and collect data.