About Science: Conceptual Physics Chapter 1

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What involves passion, talent, and intelligence?

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Art, Music, Science, Literature, All of the above.

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What is a scientific hypothesis?

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A scientific hypothesis is a testable statement about the natural world, such as 'The dumpster in your back alley is filled with garbage.'

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Is a scientific fact absolute and unchanging?

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No, a fact is close agreement of many observers, but new observations can still refine it.

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What are the steps of the scientific method?

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1. Recognize a problem 2. Make an educated guess 3. Predict consequences of that guess 4. Experiment to test predictions 5. Formulate a rule organizing hypothesis, prediction, outcome.

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What is the difference between science and technology?

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Science is about finding out things; technology is a tool for solving practical problems.

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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 an observation in science?

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An observation is the act of noting and recording something with instruments or the senses.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.

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What is a control group?

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A control group is a group in an experiment that does not receive treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

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What is the purpose of a scientific experiment?

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The purpose of a scientific experiment is to test a hypothesis by collecting data and observing the outcomes.