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Experimental Design
EQ: What is the purpose of a hypothesis in an investigation?
- Distinguish between observations and inferences.
- Write a hypothesis that can be tested.
- Use a hypothesis to design and carry out a scientific investigation.
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Variables
EQ: How do test and outcome variables differ?
EQ: Why is a control group important in a scientific experiment?
- Identify test and outcome variables in an experiment.
- Identify control and experimental groups in an experiment.
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Evaluating Scientific Information
EQ: How might the results of a scientific investigation be analyzed in terms of evidence and validity?
EQ: What is the difference between repetition and replication?
- Collect and organize data.
- Design and carry out an investigation or experiment.
- Identify errors in a scientific investigation.
- Interpret and analyze data to defend conclusions.
- Differentiate between repetition and replication.
- Explain replicable and evaluate use of repeated trials.
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Measurement and Scientific Tools
EQ: Why are precise measurements important?
- Identify proper scientific tools (balance, graduated cylinder, ruler).
- Make accurate metric measurements using appropriate scientific tools.