Ch 1 Vocabulary

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What do scientists use to support their explanations?

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Evidence from observations and experiments.

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Which of the following best describes an observation in science?

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Using your senses to gather information.

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What is the difference between an opinion and evidence in science?

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Evidence is based on facts and observations, opinions are personal beliefs.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion based on observations.

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Which of the following is an example of keeping a record of an observation?

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Writing down how many times a bird visits a feeder each day.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about what you think will happen in an experiment.

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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 a variable in an experiment?

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A factor that can change in an experiment.

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What is a control in an experiment?

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A standard for comparison that is not changed.

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What is data in science?

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Information collected during an experiment.