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Which of the following is a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience?
Which of the following is a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience?
Which of the following is a possible explanation about an observed phenomenon that can be tested by scientific experiments?
Which of the following is a possible explanation about an observed phenomenon that can be tested by scientific experiments?
Which of the following is the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use?
Which of the following is the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use?
Which of the following is an explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations?
Which of the following is an explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations?
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Which of the following describes a pattern or an event in nature that is always true?
Which of the following describes a pattern or an event in nature that is always true?
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How many base units are there?
How many base units are there?
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What is a description of how close a measurement is to an accepted or true value?
What is a description of how close a measurement is to an accepted or true value?
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What is a description of how similar or close measurements are to each other?
What is a description of how similar or close measurements are to each other?
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______ is the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations
______ is the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations
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Observation is using one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what ______
Observation is using one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what ______
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Inference is a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or ______
Inference is a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or ______
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Hypothesis is a possible explanation about an observed phenomenon that can be tested by scientific ______
Hypothesis is a possible explanation about an observed phenomenon that can be tested by scientific ______
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Technology is the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial ______
Technology is the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial ______
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Explain the difference between accuracy and precision in measurements.
Explain the difference between accuracy and precision in measurements.
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What is the significance of significant digits in a measurement?
What is the significance of significant digits in a measurement?
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Define critical thinking in the context of science.
Define critical thinking in the context of science.
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Explain the role of scientific theory in understanding observations and events.
Explain the role of scientific theory in understanding observations and events.
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Describe the relationship between observation and inference in the scientific process.
Describe the relationship between observation and inference in the scientific process.
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Study Notes
Scientific Investigation
- Science involves investigating and exploring natural events to gain new information.
- Observation is using one or more senses to gather information and take note of what occurs.
Key Concepts
- Inference: a logical explanation of an observation drawn from prior knowledge or experience.
- Hypothesis: a possible explanation about an observed phenomenon that can be tested by scientific experiments.
- Prediction: a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events.
- Technology: the practical use of scientific knowledge for industrial or commercial use.
Theories and Laws
- Scientific theory: an explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.
- Scientific law: describes a pattern or event in nature that is always true.
Critical Thinking
- Critical thinking involves comparing what you already know with new information to decide whether you agree with it.
Measurement
- Accuracy: how close a measurement is to an accepted or true value.
- Precision: how similar or close measurements are to each other.
- Significant digits: the number of digits in a measurement that are known with a certain degree of reliability.
Units
- There are 7 base units in science (not specified in the text).
Description and Explanation
- Description: a spoken or written summary of observations.
- Explanation: an interpretation of observations.
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Test your knowledge on the scientific method with questions about observation, inference, hypothesis, and prediction. Learn about the process of investigation and exploration in science.
