Scientific observations

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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.'

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What are materials in an experiment?

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

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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.

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What is a prediction in science?

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

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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.

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What is data in an experiment?

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

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What is a hypothesis?

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

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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A conclusion is a summary of the results of an experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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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 and gather data to understand a phenomenon.

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What is the difference between observation and inference?

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Observation is what you see or measure directly, while inference is what you conclude based on those observations.