Nature of Science- Pseudoscience vs Science

What is the primary use of science?

• To form testable explanations and predictions

• To create art

• To write stories

• To build machines.

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What is a testable explanation of a situation called?

• Theory

• Hypothesis

• Law

• Observation

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What is a pseudoscience?

• A) A field that is based on scientific evidence

• B) An area of study that tries to imitate science

• C) A branch of science that deals with astrology

• D) A method used by scientists to expand knowledge.

What do scientists do when observations or data are not consistent with current understanding?

• Ignore the data

• Investigate the inconsistencies

• Accept the data without question

• Publish the data immediately.

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In pseudoscience, what happens to observations that are not consistent with beliefs?

• They are investigated

• They are ignored

• They are published

• They are celebrated

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