NATURE OF SCIENCE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+

NATURE OF SCIENCE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ dependent variable The outcome factor in a scientific investigation, this is the factor that changes as a result or manipulation of the independent variable. This variable measurable. independent variable in a scientific investigation, this is the factor that is deliberately manipulated experiment An organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions Replication when another scientist performs the EXACT same scientific investigation as the first scientist and hopes to have similar results and a similar conclusion. Repetition when a scientist repeats a scientific investigation multiple times to ensure results are accurate and valid observation the process of obtaining information by using the senses. This is usually not a controlled condition. data information gathered by observation or experimentation that can be used in calculating or reasoning. Hypothesis a testable idea or question that leads to a scientific investigation scientific theory a scientific explanation for a naturally occurring event, which is supported by a large body of evidence scientific law scientific principles that work without exception to predict or describe nature under specific conditions. These are typically statements that can be written as mathematical equations Science the study of the natural world empirical evidence scientific evidence obtained by careful observation and experimentation Life Science the study of living things Physical Science the study of energy and all nonliving matter Earth Science