Nature of Science review

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What is the conclusion of a scientific experiment?

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Conclusion either supports or refutes the Hypothesis.

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What is pseudo science?

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A belief or practice that is claimed to be scientific but does not adhere to the scientific method. Example: Astrology.

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What does a scatter plot with a downward trend indicate?

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Negative correlation.

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What is the margin of error?

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+/- 4.4.

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What is a hypothesis?

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Testable, educated guess based on prior experience.

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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 a variable in an experiment?

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Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.

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What is a control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment.