Theories & Laws Flashcards

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What is an experiment?

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A scientific procedure undertaken to test a hypothesis.

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What is a scientific law?

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A statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes some aspect of the world. It predicts what happens but does not explain why.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, serving as a starting point for further investigation.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, based on a body of evidence and repeated testing.

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What is an inference?

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The act of reasoning from evidence.

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What is observation?

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The action or process of observing something carefully to gain information.

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What is evidence in science?

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Collected body of data from observations and experiments.

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What is a model in science?

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A representation of an object or system that is used to explain and predict phenomena.

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Give examples of scientific theories.

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Theory of Evolution, Cell Theory, Atomic Theory, Big Bang Theory.

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What supports scientific theories?

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Understanding that theories are based on extensive observations and experimental data. Recognizing that theories can be modified or replaced as new evidence emerges.