Science Week 2 Flashcard (CER, Nature of Science)

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What is a claim in scientific reasoning?

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A claim is a statement that answers a question or problem based on evidence.

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What is reasoning in the context of scientific claims?

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Reasoning is a justification that connects the evidence to the claim.

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What does it mean to make observations?

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Making observations means using your 5 senses to gather facts and information.

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What is evidence in scientific arguments?

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Evidence is scientific data that supports the claim.

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What is the nature of matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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How can we demonstrate that air is matter?

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By showing that air has weight, such as when a ball's weight increases with more air pumped into it.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in science?

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

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What is the scientific method?

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

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative observations?

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Qualitative observations describe characteristics (e.g., color, texture), while quantitative observations involve measurements (e.g., height, weight).

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What is an experiment in science?

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An experiment is a procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.