What is Science? (6-8 Version)

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What is a scientific explanation?

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A scientific explanation is a statement that describes how or why something in nature happens, based on evidence.

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What is peer review in science?

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Peer review is the process where scientists evaluate each other's work before it is published to ensure accuracy and credibility.

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What is the basis of scientific explanations?

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Scientific explanations are based on evidence gathered through observation and experimentation.

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What is an experiment?

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An experiment is a controlled procedure that tests the effect of one variable on another.

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What do scientists use graphs for?

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Scientists use graphs to show patterns in data.

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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 scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process used by scientists to investigate phenomena, acquire new knowledge, or correct and integrate previous knowledge.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types in an experiment.

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What is a control group?

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

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What is data in science?

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Data is information collected during an experiment, which can be quantitative (numbers) or qualitative (descriptions).