Scientific Practices Flashcard

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What is a question in scientific practices?

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A question is what is being tested in an investigation.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is your prediction of what will happen when conducting an investigation.

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What is evidence?

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Evidence is the information used to prove your claim.

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What is data?

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Data is the information you collected and recorded during the investigation.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is the statement explaining what happened in the investigation.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis?

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The purpose of a hypothesis is to make a prediction that can be tested.

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How do you collect data?

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You collect data by observing and recording information during an experiment.

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Why is evidence important?

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Evidence is important because it supports your claim and helps others understand your findings.

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What do you do with your data after an investigation?

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After an investigation, you analyze your data to draw conclusions.

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What is the difference between a question and a claim?

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A question is what you are testing, while a claim is what you conclude from your investigation.