Match each statement with the characteristic of scientists. In chemistry class, Roberto sees that traces of lithium makes a flame appear bright red. Roberto wonders if the presence of other elements also affects the color of a flame. Roberto’s friend tells him the color of a flame cannot be changed, but Roberto is still unsure. Roberto designs an experiment to test flame color in the presence of different elements.
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Explain how scientific knowledge develops through making observations about the natural world.
Scientific knowledge develops through making observations about the natural world. An observation may generate a scientific question, which may lead to a hypothesis. The hypothesis can be tested through experimentation, and the results of those experiments lead to changes and advancements in scientific knowledge.
How can a scientist ensure that his or her data are reliable?
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What does it mean to say that science is a "systematic” process?
Science is a systematic process, which means it follows a careful method This method involves observation and experimentation. Information is collected through experimentation. This information supports or refutes a scientist’s hypothesis.
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