4.1 Scientific Investigation

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What is an observation?

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An observation is a statement made based on what you see, hear, or notice. For example, saying 'The sky is blue' is an observation.

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What is a prediction?

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A prediction is a statement about what you think will happen in the future based on current knowledge or evidence.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from observations and prior knowledge. For example, if you see dark clouds, you might infer that it will rain.

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What is a conclusion in scientific investigation?

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A conclusion is a summary of what you learned from an experiment or investigation, based on the data collected.

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What is quantitative data?

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Quantitative data is information that can be measured and expressed as numbers. For example, 'The plant grew 3 inches' is quantitative data.

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What is qualitative data?

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Qualitative data is descriptive information that cannot be measured with numbers. For example, 'The plant smells sweet' is qualitative data.

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What is a geologist?

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A geologist is a scientist who studies the Earth, including its materials, processes, and history.

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What is a graduated cylinder used for?

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A graduated cylinder is an instrument used to measure the volume of liquids accurately.

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What is a hypothesis?

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

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What is an experiment?

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An experiment is a scientific procedure undertaken to test a hypothesis by collecting data.