Unit 1 Science Flashcard

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What is qualitative data?

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Qualitative data describes qualities or characteristics that cannot be measured with numbers. Example: 'The cat is super soft.'

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What is quantitative data?

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Quantitative data uses numbers and measurements to describe characteristics. Example: 'This cat weighs 30 pounds.'

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What is a dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the factor in an experiment that is measured or observed to see how it responds.

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What is an independent variable?

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The independent variable is the factor in an experiment that the scientist changes on purpose.

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What is a scientific law?

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A scientific law describes what happens consistently under specific conditions.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A scientific theory explains why or how something happens based on evidence.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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The control group is used as a standard for comparison; it does not receive the experimental treatment.

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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 an observation in science?

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An observation is the act of noting and recording something using the senses.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from observations and prior knowledge.