Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge: SC.5.N.2.2

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What is scientific knowledge?

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Scientific knowledge is the understanding of the natural world based on observations, experiments, and evidence.

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Why is it important to communicate scientific findings?

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Communicating scientific findings allows other scientists to verify, test, and build upon the research, which is essential for scientific progress.

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What is the purpose of publishing scientific discoveries?

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The purpose of publishing is to share findings with the scientific community for validation and further investigation.

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What should a scientist do if their experiment does not yield expected results?

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A scientist should analyze the experiment, consider other variables, and possibly repeat the experiment to understand the results better.

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What is a hypothesis?

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

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What is the role of experimentation in science?

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Experimentation is used to test hypotheses and gather data to support or refute scientific claims.

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What does it mean to replicate an experiment?

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Replicating an experiment means conducting the same experiment under the same conditions to see if the results are consistent.

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Why is it important to control variables in an experiment?

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Controlling variables ensures that the results are due to the factor being tested and not influenced by other factors.

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What is an observation in scientific research?

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An observation is the act of noting and recording something using the senses or scientific instruments.

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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.