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Hypothesis can be defined as an explanation for a scientific problem, phenomenon, or an observation, which can be further investigated. Along with hypothesis, scientists also defined a null hypothesis either implicitly or explicitly. A null hypothesis is defined as the statement given by scientists if the tested hypothesis is not correct.
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Hypothesis can be defined as an explanation for a scientific problem, phenomenon, or an observation, which can be further investigated. Along with hypothesis, scientists also defined a null hypothesis either implicitly or explicitly. A null hypothesis is defined as the statement given by scientists if the tested hypothesis is not correct.
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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.
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Which one of the following statements are not true about a scientific theory?
A.
Cannot be dedcued based on repeated observations without an experiment designed to test the hypothesis.
B.
Could be radically revised based on new scientific evidence.
C.
A basic principle derived from the study of nature that has never been disproven by scientific inquiry.
D.
It is a general and reliable explanation of important natural phenomena.
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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.
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When a hypothesis has been thoroughly supported by long-termstudy and data, it is considereda. a lawb. a speculationc. a theoryd. proved
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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
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Which sentence best describes the logic of scientific inquiry?(A) If I generate a testable hypothesis, tests and observationswill support it.(B) If my prediction is correct, it will lead to a testablehypothesis.(C) If my observations are accurate, they will support myhypothesis.(D) If my hypothesis is correct, I can expect certain test results.
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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.
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which of the following best describes the logic of scientific inquiry?
a. If I generate a testable hypothesis, tests and observations will support it.
b. If my prediction is correct, it will lead to a testable hypothesis
c. If my observations are accurate, they will support my hypothesis.
d. if my prediction is correct, my hypothesis is supported.
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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
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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
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Which of the following should receive the least consideration when evaluating a scientific claim? (a) the scientific credentials of the person making the claim (b) your personal beliefs and values (c) whether the study supporting the claim has been published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal (d) whether the study supporting the claim meets the standards of the scientific method (e) any possible biases of the person making the claim
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Scientists avoid saying that a theory has been proven because:
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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
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