Science Skills

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What type of observations are described, not measured?

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QUALitative observations are descriptive and involve characteristics that can be observed but not measured.

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True or False: A hypothesis MUST be correct.

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False. A hypothesis is a proposed explanation that can be tested, and it does not have to be correct.

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Which hypothesis is correctly written?

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If I eat a good breakfast, then I will earn a passing grade on my test today.

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What is considered strong evidence?

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Strong evidence is data or information that supports a claim, such as 'In a recent study, 78% of students like community service.'

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What evidence best supports the claim that high school students should wear uniforms?

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At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

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Define 'hypothesis'.

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A hypothesis is a testable statement or prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative observations?

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Qualitative observations describe characteristics, while quantitative observations involve measurements and numbers.

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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.

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

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The control group serves as a standard for comparison, helping to isolate the effects of the independent variable.

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What does it mean to analyze data?

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Analyzing data involves examining and interpreting the collected information to draw conclusions.