Using Scientific Inquiry -week 3

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How are opinion and scientific evidence related?

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An opinion is an idea that may be formed from evidence.

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What are observations that deal with descriptions that cannot be expressed in numbers called?

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Qualitative observations.

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What is the term for grouping together items that are alike in some ways?

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Classifying.

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What is an idea that may be formed from evidence but has not yet been confirmed by evidence?

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Opinion.

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What should scientists do when new data contradicts existing conclusions?

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Check the data for errors and revise or replace the old conclusions if needed.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative observations?

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Qualitative observations describe qualities or characteristics, while quantitative observations involve measurements and numbers.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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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 the role of a control in an experiment?

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A control is a standard for comparison that helps to isolate the effects of the independent variable.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is manipulated by the researcher, while the dependent variable is measured in response to changes in the independent variable.