Scientific Inquiry and Observation Concepts

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What is the process of noting or recording what we see using our senses?

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Observation

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What do we call the act of putting collected data into words?

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Interpret/Analyze Data

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What is the term for testing your hypothesis in a scientific investigation?

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Experiment

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What are we trying to solve or answer during an experiment?

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Problem/Research Question

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What is the format of a hypothesis often expressed as?

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If.... then....

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What is a systematic investigation to establish facts or principles?

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Experimentation

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What is the term for a proposed explanation based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation?

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Hypothesis

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What do we call the information collected during an experiment?

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Data

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes qualities or characteristics, while quantitative data involves numbers and measurements.

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

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To provide a standard for comparison against the experimental group.