Physical Science Practice Flashcard

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What are the three essential components of 'argument from evidence' in science?

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Claim, Evidence, Reasoning.

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What is a statement that is supported by evidence called?

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Claim.

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What is the primary purpose of citing evidence from observations, data, or texts in science?

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To support claims and explanations.

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What is reasoning in the context of scientific argumentation?

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A logical explanation that connects the evidence to the claim.

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What is the variable that is changed or set by the investigator before the trial or experiment begins?

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Independent variable.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment.

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What is a controlled variable?

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A variable that is kept constant to ensure a fair test.

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What does it mean to support a claim with evidence?

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It means providing data or observations that back up the claim made.

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What is the role of a hypothesis in scientific inquiry?

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