Scientific observations

Scientific observations

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Science

5th Grade

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1.

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What is an observation?

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An observation is a statement about something you can see, hear, smell, taste, or touch. For example, 'The sky is blue.'

2.

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What are materials in an experiment?

Back

Materials are the items needed to conduct an experiment, such as tools, substances, and equipment.

3.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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The first step is to ask a question about something you want to learn or understand.

4.

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What is a prediction in science?

Back

A prediction is a statement about what you think will happen in an experiment based on prior knowledge or observations.

5.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from observations. For example, if you see a wet sidewalk, you might infer that it rained.

6.

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What is data in an experiment?

Back

Data is the information collected during an experiment, which can be quantitative (numbers) or qualitative (descriptions).

7.

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What is a hypothesis?

Back

A hypothesis is a testable statement or educated guess about the relationship between two variables.

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