Nature of Science Flashcard

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What is the purpose of using water in an experiment with acids?

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To compare the effect of acids to it.

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What is generated by the process of science?

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Knowledge

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What is the most important thing in science?

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Evidence

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What do scientists use to make explanations and predictions?

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Evidence

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What is the factor in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the investigator?

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Test variable

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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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 control variable?

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A variable that is kept constant during an experiment to ensure that the results are valid.

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What is an outcome variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment to see if it is affected by the test variable.

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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.