Week 1, Investigating Science

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Who invented the temperature scale in 1742?

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Anders Celsius invented the temperature scale.

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What is it called when you describe something using your senses without numbers?

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Qualitative observation is describing something using your senses like sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing.

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What is the Celsius temperature for a warm day?

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30 °C is considered a warm day.

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What is an educated guess based on known information called?

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A hypothesis is an educated guess based on information you already know.

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What is the process called that uses steps to solve problems based on evidence?

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The Scientific Method is a way of solving problems using a set of steps.

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What is the term for data that involves numbers and measurements?

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Quantitative data involves numbers and measurements.

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What do you call a test or trial to discover something?

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An experiment is a test or trial to discover something.

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What is the first step in the Scientific Method?

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The first step in the Scientific Method is to ask a question.

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What do you call observations made using tools and instruments?

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Quantitative observations are made using tools and instruments.

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What is the term for a statement that can be tested through experiments?

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A hypothesis is a statement that can be tested.