NATURE of SCIENCE REVIEW

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What is the best way to collect data on the average age of a large population?

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Review government records.

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What conclusion can be drawn from the data of a rubber ball dropped on different surfaces?

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A rubber ball bounces higher on harder surfaces.

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What is the first step in investigating the effect of temperature on bird food consumption?

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Develop a question.

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What should Rigoberto do to validate his conclusion about salt dissolving in water?

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Repeat his investigation to see if his results are the same.

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How was Alejandro's investigation different from an experiment?

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Alejandro did not test a hypothesis.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable statement or prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is the purpose of conducting background research in a scientific investigation?

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To gather information and understand what is already known about the topic.

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What is an experiment?

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An experiment is a controlled procedure to test a hypothesis.

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What is the importance of repeating experiments?

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Repeating experiments helps to ensure the reliability and validity of the results.

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What is data collection in scientific research?

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Data collection is the process of gathering information to analyze and draw conclusions.