Understanding Scientific Concepts Flashcard

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation

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What is the scientific method?

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A series of steps followed to solve problems

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Which term describes a factor that changes in an experiment?

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Variable

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What does life science study?

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The study of living things

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What is a controlled experiment?

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An experiment that tests only one factor at a time

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Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?

• Forming a hypothesis
• Changing all variables at once
• Conducting an experiment
• Making observations

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Changing all variables at once

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Which term best fits the definition: "A series of steps followed to solve problems"?

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Scientific method

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A variable in an experiment is:

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A factor that changes in an experiment

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What best describes life science?

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The study of living things

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A controlled experiment is designed to:

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Test only one factor at a time