Investigation on Sugar Dissolving in Water

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What is the purpose of studying other scientists' investigations?

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It helps scientists learn from the discoveries other scientists have made.

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What do scientists use to support their ideas and conclusions?

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Empirical evidence.

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What can Joan infer if the first seven feathers float in water?

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The feathers will all float in water.

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Why is it important for scientists to share their experimental methods?

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So others can repeat the experiment and verify the findings.

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What is the first step in testing a hypothesis?

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Experiment.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is an educated guess about what will happen in an experiment.

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What is empirical evidence?

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Empirical evidence is information acquired by observation or experimentation.

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Why do scientists conduct experiments?

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To test their hypotheses and gather data.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process used by scientists to conduct research and experiments.

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What does it mean to verify findings?

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To confirm that the results of an experiment are accurate and reliable.