Big Idea 1 Nature of Science Assessment

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion or opinion that is formed based on evidence or reasoning rather than direct observation.

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Why do scientists conduct investigations?

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Scientists conduct investigations to answer questions about the natural world.

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What question can help you learn if something is true?

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Asking 'How do you know that’s true?' can help you learn if something is true.

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What should happen when two people do the same investigation?

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Their results should be similar.

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Who can a scientist work with when inventing something new?

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A scientist can work alone or with any number of partners.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about what you think will happen in an experiment.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is something that can change or be changed in an experiment.

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What is a conclusion in science?

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A conclusion is a summary of what you learned from an experiment.

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What is a scientific tool?

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A scientific tool is an instrument used to help scientists gather data or conduct experiments.

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What does it mean to observe?

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To observe means to watch carefully and notice details.