Nature of Science Test Review

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What is a Scientific Theory?

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A Scientific Theory explains HOW or WHY things happen based on evidence and observations.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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The first step is to ask a Question to solve a problem.

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Why is it important to share the results of an experiment?

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It allows other scientists to replicate the experiment and verify the results.

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What type of observation is 'Jeremy is 48 inches tall'?

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Quantitative observation, as it involves measurement.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable statement predicting the relationship between variables.

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What is a Scientific Law?

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A Scientific Law describes a consistent and universal relationship observed in nature.

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What is the purpose of an Experiment in the scientific method?

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To test the hypothesis and gather data.

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What does it mean to Analyze Results?

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To examine the data collected from the experiment to draw conclusions.

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What is a Variable in an experiment?

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A variable is any factor that can change and affect the outcome of an experiment.

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What is a Control in an experiment?

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A control is a standard for comparison that remains unchanged during the experiment.