Nature of Science Review

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What is the name for measurements or observations that are collected, organized, and recorded in an experiment or investigation?

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Data

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____________ has a procedure of steps carried out under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis/answer a question.

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An experiment

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What should Julie do with the data she collected after her experiment on cleaning up an oil spill?

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Analyze her data and then write a conclusion

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What is the study of the natural world?

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Science

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What should Adrian do first to begin his investigation on the effect of temperature on the amount of food birds eat?

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Develop a question

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is the purpose of conducting background research before an experiment?

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To gather information and understand what is already known about the topic.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A factor that can change and affect the outcome of the experiment.

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What is a controlled experiment?

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An experiment where only one variable is changed at a time to isolate its effects.

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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A summary of the results of an experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported.