Ciencias Metod

What is the scientific method primarily used for?

• To prove hypotheses

• To disprove theories

• To systematically investigate phenomena

• To create scientific laws

Which of the following is the first step in the scientific method?

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Conducting experiments

• Making observations

• Drawing conclusions

In the context of the scientific method, what is a hypothesis?

• A proven fact

• A testable prediction

• An untestable theory

• A scientific law

What is the role of experimentation in the scientific method?

• To prove a hypothesis

• To test a hypothesis

• To create a hypothesis

• To ignore a hypothesis

Which of the following best describes a scientific theory?

• A hypothesis that has been proven

• A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world

• An untested idea

• A random guess

What is the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?

• A law is a hypothesis, a theory is a fact

• A law describes phenomena, a theory explains them

• A law is a theory that has been proven

• A law is more important than a theory

Which of the following is an example of a scientific law?

• Theory of Evolution

• Law of Gravity

• Hypothesis of Relativity

• Principle of Uncertainty

What is the purpose of peer review in the scientific process?

• To ensure accuracy and validity

• To promote competition

• To delay publication

• To increase funding

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good scientific hypothesis?

• It is testable

• It is falsifiable

• It is complex

• It is based on previous knowledge

What does the term 'empirical evidence' refer to in science?

• Evidence based on personal beliefs

• Evidence based on observations and experiments

• Evidence based on theoretical models

• Evidence based on assumptions