Introduction to Physical Science

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What is critical thinking?

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Comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it.

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What is a scientific theory?

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An explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.

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What is qualitative data?

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Words used to describe what is observed.

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What is a constant in an experiment?

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A factor in an experiment that stays the same.

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What is an independent variable?

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A factor that you want to test; it is changed by the investigator to observe how it affects a dependent variable.

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What is a scientific law?

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A statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes some aspects of the universe.

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What is quantitative data?

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Data that can be measured and expressed numerically.

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What is a control group?

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The group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used as a benchmark.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The factor that is measured in an experiment; it is affected by the independent variable.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to support, refute, or validate a hypothesis.

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