Intro to Life Science

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Why should you study science?

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To learn about the world around me.

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Using one or more of your senses to gather information is called ______ .

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observing

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An educated guess is a ______.

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Hypothesis

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What is a theory?

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a system of ideas that explains many related observations

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Evidence is ___________________

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Scientific data that supports the claim.

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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 group?

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The group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used for comparison.

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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A summary of the results of an experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported.

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What is a prediction?

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A statement about what you think will happen in the future based on observations.