Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321962751
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Hypothesis is developed when an individual start inquiry into a new subject. It assumes certain points and these assumptions are used for explanation.

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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.
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.
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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