Scientific Method and Observations

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What is the best type of footwear to wear in a laboratory?

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Closed-toe shoes are the best type of footwear to wear in a laboratory to protect your feet from spills and accidents.

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What is the term for information obtained through the senses?

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Observation is the term for information obtained through the senses.

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What is a series of steps used to solve a scientific problem called?

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The Scientific Method is a series of steps used to solve a scientific problem.

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What do you call the summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results?

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The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results is called a conclusion.

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What should you do first if you are injured in the laboratory?

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You should tell the science instructor at once if you are injured in the laboratory.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction or educated guess about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

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An observation is information gathered through the senses, while an inference is a conclusion drawn from observations.

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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 that is based on a body of evidence.

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What is a scientific law?

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A scientific law is a statement that describes an observable phenomenon and is universally accepted as true.

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What is the purpose of a control in an experiment?

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The purpose of a control in an experiment is to provide a standard for comparison against the experimental group.