Basic Science Concepts Flashcard

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What is the study of the natural world through observation and experiments called?

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Science

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What term describes a test done to find out if an idea is true or to see what happens?

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Experiment

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A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

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Scientific method

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What is a synonym for 'scientific experiment'?

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Controlled test

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What is an idea that can be proven?

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Fact

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What is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested?

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Hypothesis

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What do we call the information collected during an experiment?

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Data

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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 is the purpose of a conclusion in an experiment?

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To summarize the results and determine if the hypothesis was supported.

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What is the term for observing and recording information using the senses?

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Observation