ISPSCH1ScienceSkills

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What are the two types of data in scientific research?

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Quantitative and Qualitative.

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What type of data involves numbers obtained by counting or measuring?

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Quantitative data.

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In an experiment, what is the dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or affected in the experiment.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Ask a question.

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What type of data is measured in an experiment, such as the height of a plant over time?

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Quantitative data.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

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What substance would float in water?

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Cork, because it is less dense than water.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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

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To provide a standard for comparison against the experimental group.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is manipulated, while the dependent variable is measured.