Unit 1: Science Basics

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What is an opinion?

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A judgment or belief that may not be based on evidence.

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What is the purpose of the control in a scientific experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison.

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What is a variable in a scientific investigation?

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A factor that can change or be changed.

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What is a scientific fact?

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An objective and verifiable piece of information.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.

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What is an independent variable?

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The factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is data in a scientific context?

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Information collected during a scientific investigation.

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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A summary of the results of an experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported.