What Is Science?

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What is science?

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Science is the study of the natural world through observation and experimentation.

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Do scientific facts ever change?

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Yes, scientific facts can change when new evidence is discovered.

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What can increase our confidence in a scientific claim?

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Scientific evidence increases our confidence in a scientific claim.

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What is experimentation?

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Experimentation is a method used by scientists to test hypotheses and observe outcomes.

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What is astronomy?

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Astronomy is the science of studying space and celestial objects.

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What must scientists always be willing to do?

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Scientists must always be willing to change their mind based on new evidence.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is an educated guess that can be tested through experimentation.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world.

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What is observation in science?

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Observation is the act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process used for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting previous knowledge.