Understanding Evaluation in Science

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What is a crucial step when evaluating a scientific theory?

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Comparing the theory's predictions with observed data.

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How can you evaluate the reliability of a scientific source?

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By assessing the credentials of the author and the publication.

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How would you evaluate a claim that a new type of light bulb is more energy-efficient?

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Conduct comparative tests measuring lumens per watt and analyze the data.

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What is an example of evaluating a scientific experiment?

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Analyzing the results of an experiment to determine if the hypothesis was supported.

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What is the first step in evaluating a scientific hypothesis?

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Reviewing existing literature.

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Define 'scientific theory'.

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.

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What is the purpose of peer review in scientific research?

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To ensure the quality, validity, and reliability of research before publication.

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What does it mean to replicate an experiment?

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To repeat an experiment to verify the results and ensure reliability.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is the significance of control groups in experiments?

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Control groups allow for comparison against the experimental group to isolate the effect of the independent variable.