Linear STAAR Review (Units 3-4)

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What does causation mean?

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Causation refers to the relationship between cause and effect, indicating what makes sense in terms of one event leading to another.

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What is the difference between correlation and causation?

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Correlation indicates a relationship between two variables, while causation implies that one variable directly affects the other.

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Define 'independent variable'.

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An independent variable is the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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Define 'dependent variable'.

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A dependent variable is the variable being tested and measured in a scientific experiment.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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

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The control group serves as a baseline to compare the effects of the independent variable.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.

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What is the significance of peer review in scientific research?

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Peer review ensures the quality and credibility of research by having experts evaluate the work before publication.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types in an experiment.

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What does it mean to analyze data?

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Analyzing data involves examining, interpreting, and drawing conclusions from collected information.