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the process of gathering knowledge about the real world is called
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science
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answering some questions in science by looking up facts in a magazine is called
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research
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recycling steel from old cars is an example of how science can
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save resources
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What is the first step of a scientific investigation?
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ask a question
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Any use of the senses to gather information is called a(n)
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observation
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“A propulsion system that works the way a penguin swims will be more efficient than a boat powered by propellers” is an example of a(n)
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hypothesis
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An experiment that compares the results from a control group with the results from one or more experimental groups is a(n)
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controlled experiment
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One form in which scientists arrange data to analyze results is a(n)
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graph/chart
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Pieces of information gained through experimentation are called
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data
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What are the purposes of models?
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to help understand our world
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