Scientists avoid saying that a theory has been proven because: Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a It suggests that we have the final answer b Scientific theories are speculative ideas with little support c Alternative hypotheses may turn out to have stronger support d All of the above e A and C

Scientists avoid saying that a theory has been proven because: Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a It suggests that we have the final answer b Scientific theories are speculative ideas with little support c Alternative hypotheses may turn out to have stronger support d All of the above e A and C

Biology 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172517

Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter1: The Study Of Life

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1VCQ: Figure 1.6 In the example below, the scientific method is used to solve an everyday problem. Order...

See similar textbooks

Similar questions

Which of the following statements best distinguisheshypotheses from theories in science?(A) Theories are hypotheses that have been proved.(B) Hypotheses are guesses; theories are correct answers.(C) Hypotheses usually are relatively narrow in scope; theorieshave broad explanatory power.(D) Theories are proved true; hypotheses are often contradictedby experimental results.
When trying to figure out explanations for observations,scientists construct a series of possible hypotheses. Then they make predictions anda. test each hypothesis, using appropriate controls, todetermine which hypothesis is true.b. test each hypothesis, using appropriate controls, to rule outas many hypotheses as possible.c. use logic to determine which hypothesis is true.d. reject those that seem unlikely.
Can a theory be proven wrong?a. No, theories are exactly the same as facts.b. No, because there is no good way to test a theory.c. Yes, a new observation or interpretation of data could disprovea theory.d. Yes, theories are exactly the same as hypotheses.
At the conclusion of a good scientific studyGroup of answer choicesthe hypothesis is re-examined in light of the results and modifications are made in either the hypothesis or the experimental designthe hypothesis is proven or disproven and a theory is developedthe study is published and a guess as to why a phenomenon occured becomes facta debate typically ensues about whether the findings are legitimate
When a hypothesis has been thoroughly supported by long-termstudy and data, it is considereda. a lawb. a speculationc. a theoryd. proved
Which of these statements is correct? a Scientists claim that they can prove a hypothesis b Scientists are happy to accept a hypothesis as soon as one of its predictions have been supported c A falsifiable hypothesis is one that is wrong d If the data contradict the predictions of the hypothesis, that hypothesis has been falsified e All of the above
Good hypothesis must rely on الفرضية الجيدة يجب ان تعتمد على a. theoretical framework الاطار النظري b. can be statistically analyzed قابلة للتحليل الاحصائي c. all جميع ما ذكر d. Previous literature
A suggested and testable explanation for an event is called a ________.a. hypothesisb. variablec. theoryd. control
Which of the following is not true of science?a. Science is based on the premise that all events can be traced to natural causes.b. Important science can be based on chance observations.c. A hypothesis is basically a wild guess.d. Scientific theories can potentially be disproved.
What is a product of Science that is developed from repeated, tested, and confirmed hypothesis with high degree of certainty. A. Law B. Principle C. Theory D. A and B When can we say that there is/ are paradigm shift/s or dramatic scientific revolutions? Choose the letter of the best answer. A. When supplemental information are created B. When pre-existing and established theories are totally changed C. When new information that would change the facts in the past are created D. B and C E. A and B
1. Essentially, what is science?a) collection of factsb) systematic process for learning about the natural worldc) beliefs about the natural world based on faithd) the search for ultimate reality 2. The ultimate goal of science is to provide evidence that _____ .a) proves things absolutely trueb) disproves religious beliefsc) increases the quality of life for the greatest number possibled) is always applied to solving problems
A hypothesis in biology is best described as a. a possible explanation of an observation. b. an observation that supports a theory. c. a general principle that explains some aspect of life. d. an unchanging statement that correctly predicts some aspect of life