Unit 1 Ch 3 Sec 1 - The Scientific Process

In the process of inquiry, what is the first step a detective takes to solve a mystery?

• Collect evidence

• Ask a question

• Propose an answer

• Compare with known evidence

What does the term "objective" mean in scientific evidence?

• Evidence that is based on personal opinions

• Evidence that describes only what actually happened

• Evidence that is difficult to replicate

• Evidence that is subjective

What is the meaning of "repeatable" in the context of scientific evidence?

• Evidence that can be observed only once

• Evidence that can be repeated independently by others

• Evidence that is based on assumptions

• Evidence that is subjective

Which of the following is an example of scientific evidence?

• Personal opinions

• Assumptions

• Measurements and data

• Speculations

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Why is it important for scientific evidence to be both objective and repeatable?

• To ensure that the evidence is based on personal opinions

• To make the evidence difficult to replicate

• To ensure that the evidence is reliable and can be verified by others

• To make the evidence subjective

What is the definition of a scientific theory?

• A guess based on observations.

• A scientific explanation supported by a large amount of evidence collected over a long period of time.

• An untested idea.

• A hypothesis that has been proven wrong.

What is the impact of new evidence on scientific theories?

• It always disproves the current theory.

• It can lead to the modification or abandonment of the current theory.

• It can be ignored if it disproves the theory.

• Is caused by advances in technology

According to the text, what must a hypothesis be in order to be considered scientific?

• It must be testable

• It must be widely accepted

• It must be proven true

• It must be based on a theory

What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory according to the text?

• A hypothesis is a possible explanation, while a theory is a well-tested explanation

• A hypothesis is a proven fact, while a theory is a guess

• A hypothesis is widely accepted, while a theory is not

• A hypothesis is based on evidence, while a theory is not

What is the purpose of testing hypotheses in the scientific method?

• To memorize facts.

• To collect evidence to support or refute them.

• To guess the correct answer.

• To avoid making mistakes.