Scientific Inquiry

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What is scientific inquiry?

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Scientific inquiry is the process of asking questions, making observations, forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, and drawing conclusions to understand the natural world.

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What is a fact in scientific terms?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false based on evidence.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from observations and prior knowledge.

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What is an observation?

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An observation is information gathered using the five senses.

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What distinguishes a scientific law from a scientific theory?

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A scientific law describes phenomena, while a scientific theory explains them.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is the role of experimentation in scientific inquiry?

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Experimentation is used to test hypotheses and gather data to support or refute them.

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What is data collection?

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Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest.

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What is 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.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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