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What is the act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way?

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Observation

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Why is scientific knowledge different from other topics?

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It is always changing.

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What is the experimental factor that is changed on purpose by the scientist?

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Independent variable

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What is the experimental factor that is observed and measured to determine an effect?

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Dependent variable

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What component of science includes publication of research and discussion with colleagues?

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Community analysis and feedback

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world, based on a body of evidence.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.