Nature of Science "NOS" Review

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What should science focus on?

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Evidence

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What should we realize about our opinions?

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That they are influenced by our personal experiences

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Which of the following best describes qualitative observations?

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Observations that describe without numbers

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Identify the type of observation: 'The book has 300 pages.'

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Quantitative

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What does the image of the glass half full and half empty demonstrate?

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That perspective changes

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Define 'Nature of Science'.

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The principles and practices that guide scientific inquiry and understanding.

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What is a hypothesis?

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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, while quantitative data involves numbers and measurements.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.