Physical Science Ch. 1 The Nature of Science Review

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What must a hypothesis be?

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A hypothesis must be testable.

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Convert 240 cm to meters.

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240 cm = 2.4 m.

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What is a series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem?

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The scientific method.

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Is the scientific method used in everyday life to acquire information?

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True.

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What is the dip used to measure liquid volume called?

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Meniscus.

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What is the definition of the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A factor that can change in an experiment.

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What is the purpose of a control in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison.

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What is data collection?

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The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world.