Nature of Science REVIEW (TEST)

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What is a key requirement for a scientific investigation to be valid?

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The investigation must be able to be repeated by others.

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Why are models useful in studying force and motion?

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Models can be used to describe how things work.

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What is a personal opinion in scientific observations?

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An example of a personal opinion is 'Stars appear prettier in the winter.'

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How do you differentiate between personal opinion and testable evidence in observations?

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Observation based on personal opinion is subjective, while testable evidence is objective and can be verified.

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What is the process of using a telescope to look at objects in space called?

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Making observations.

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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 the difference between qualitative and quantitative observations?

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Qualitative observations describe qualities or characteristics, while quantitative observations involve measurements and numbers.

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What is a hypothesis?

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

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What does it mean to make a conclusion in science?

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To make a conclusion means to summarize the results of an investigation and determine if the hypothesis was supported.

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What is the role of data in scientific investigations?

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Data provides evidence to support or refute a hypothesis.