Scientific Inquiry

Front

What is a possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested?

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Hypothesis

Front

What is information gathered using your 5 senses called?

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Observation

Front

What is a written explanation of what you think will happen in an experiment?

Back

Hypothesis

Front

What is an example of an inference?

Back

Since a sloth is slow, it must be lazy.

Front

What states that an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted on by an unbalanced force?

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Law

Front

What is the difference between observation and inference?

Back

Observation is using senses to gather information; inference is a conclusion based on observations.

Front

What is a systematic process for investigating phenomena?

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Scientific Inquiry

Front

What is the term for a testable prediction in science?

Back

Hypothesis

Front

What do you call the information collected during an experiment?

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Data

Front

What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison.