What Is Science?

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What is the most important thing in science?

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Evidence is the most important thing in science because it supports our understanding and conclusions.

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What do you call the science of studying space?

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Astronomy is the science that studies space, including stars, planets, and galaxies.

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In a controlled experiment, how many variables at one time can you change?

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In a controlled experiment, you can change only 1 variable at a time to see its effect.

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Which of these can be studied through science? (unicorns, mind-reading, ghosts, butterflies)

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Butterflies can be studied through science as they are real living organisms.

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Which of these is NOT a practice of science? (asking questions, analyzing data, making claims without evidence, carrying out investigations)

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Making claims without evidence is NOT a practice of science.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction that can be tested through experiments.

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What is an experiment?

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An experiment is a test conducted to discover something or to demonstrate a known fact.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is any factor that can change in an experiment, affecting the results.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a step-by-step process used for investigation and experimentation.

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What is a conclusion in science?

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A conclusion is a summary of the results of an experiment, explaining what was learned.