McGraw Hill Chapter 1 Review

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What is a descriptive investigation?

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A descriptive investigation is a type of scientific inquiry where observations are made to describe characteristics or behaviors of a subject without manipulating any variables.

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Who can observe a newly discovered comet?

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Any scientist who can follow the team's procedure.

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What is the best way to evaluate a claim about life on another planet?

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Researching credible sources, such as NASA, to gather information.

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Why is it important to repeat tests in an investigation?

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Repeating tests helps ensure that results are accurate and reliable.

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What should an investigation report include to support a claim?

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Photographs of the subject before and after treatment, to provide visual evidence.

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What is an experimental investigation?

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An experimental investigation involves testing a hypothesis by manipulating variables and observing the effects.

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What is the purpose of a scientific investigation?

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To answer questions or test hypotheses through observation and experimentation.

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What is the role of observations in scientific investigations?

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Observations help gather data and provide evidence to support or refute a hypothesis.

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What is a hypothesis?

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

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What is the difference between a scientific investigation and an unscientific investigation?

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A scientific investigation follows systematic methods and relies on evidence, while an unscientific investigation lacks rigor and may not be based on facts.