Science Skills

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What is a control in an experiment?

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The part of an experiment that receives no experimental treatment and serves as a basis for comparison.

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What inference can be made about the effect of pH level on plant growth?

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This plant grows best at medium pH levels (6.6, 6.8).

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What is a hypothesis?

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A prediction of what will happen in an experiment.

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What is reasoning in the context of scientific claims?

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The justification that connects the evidence to the claim, involving drawing a conclusion based on evidence.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment, which is affected by the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of a scientific experiment?

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To test a hypothesis by manipulating variables and observing the outcomes.

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

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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.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.