Nature of Science (first day)

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What should you do when you walk into the science lab and see an experiment set up?

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Wait for the teacher's directions.

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What often arises from the observations we make?

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Questions.

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What is the role of the Independent Variable in an investigation?

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It is what the experimenter changes.

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What is the difference between a theory and a law in science?

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A theory explains a natural event, while a law describes it.

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What is a beaker?

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A beaker is a cylindrical container used in laboratories for mixing, stirring, and heating liquids.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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It is what is measured in the experiment and is affected by the independent variable.

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What is a control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used as a benchmark.

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What is the purpose of a scientific experiment?

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To test a hypothesis and determine if it is supported or refuted by the data.