Nature of Science

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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A conclusion is a statement that either supports or does not support a hypothesis based on the results of an investigation.

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What is a limitation when creating a model?

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A limitation is that some accuracy of the original object is lost in order to make the model simplistic enough to communicate ideas.

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What type of investigation involves counting the number of leaves on a plant?

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Descriptive investigation.

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What is repetition in scientific experiments?

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Repetition is when a scientist conducts their own experiment multiple times to check the consistency of their results.

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What is a reasonable temperature for water with ice after 20 minutes?

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20 degrees.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in science?

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

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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.

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What is an experiment in scientific research?

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An experiment is a controlled investigation to test a hypothesis.

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What does it mean to replicate an experiment?

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Replication means that another scientist conducts the same experiment to verify the results.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is any factor that can change in an experiment, affecting the outcome.