1.1 Practice of Science

1.1 Practice of Science

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is replication in a scientific study?

Back

Replication refers to repeating the experiment by different scientists to verify results.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is empirical evidence?

Back

Empirical evidence is data collected from an experiment that can be observed and measured.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent variable?

Back

An independent variable is the factor that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of repeated trials in a scientific experiment?

Back

The main purpose of using repeated trials is to increase the reliability of the results.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent variable?

Back

A dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a hypothesis?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a control group?

Back

A control group is a group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used as a benchmark.

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