Nature of science Fsa Review

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What is the scientific method?

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A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

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What is the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?

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A theory is a well-tested range of observations of why something works, while a law is a well-tested concrete explanation of how things work.

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In an experiment, what is the dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the variable that is measured or observed in an experiment, often affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is a good hypothesis for an experiment on plant growth in different light conditions?

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If plants are placed in bright light, then they will grow more green leaves than in dim light.

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What is an independent variable?

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The independent variable is what you change in the experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the result of the change made to the independent variable.

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What is a control in an experiment?

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A control is a standard against which the results of an experiment are compared.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis?

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

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What is data collection in scientific research?

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Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest.

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What is the role of observation in the scientific method?

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Observation is the act of noting and recording an event, characteristic, or behavior to gather data.