Nature of Science

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What is a qualitative observation?

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A qualitative observation is a description that involves characteristics or qualities, such as color, shape, or texture, rather than numbers or measurements.

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What is a quantitative observation?

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A quantitative observation is a description that involves numbers or measurements, such as height, weight, or temperature.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable statement or prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What should a scientist do to validate their conclusion?

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A scientist should repeat their investigation to see if the results are the same.

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What is the first step in conducting a scientific investigation?

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The first step is to develop a question that you want to investigate.

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What is a control group in an experiment?

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A control group is a group that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used for comparison.

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Why is it important for other scientists to review results?

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It is important for other scientists to review results to ensure accuracy and reliability of the findings.

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What does it mean to conduct background research?

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Conducting background research means gathering information about a topic before starting an experiment.

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What is an experiment?

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An experiment is a scientific procedure undertaken to test a hypothesis by collecting data.

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What is the purpose of a scientific theory?

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A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.