Knowledge

What is the scientific method primarily used for?

• To prove hypotheses

• To systematically acquire knowledge

• To create scientific laws

• To disprove theories

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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 educated guess

• A random idea

What is the role of a control group in an experiment?

• To provide a standard for comparison

• To introduce variables

• To ensure the experiment is valid

• To prove the hypothesis

Which of the following is an example of empirical evidence?

• A scientist's opinion

• Data collected from an experiment

• A hypothesis

• A theory

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What is the primary purpose of peer review in scientific research?

• To ensure the research is published

• To validate the research's accuracy and credibility

• To promote the researcher's career

• To gather more data

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good scientific hypothesis?

• It is vague

• It is testable and falsifiable

• It is based on opinion

• It is complex

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What does the term 'scientific literacy' refer to?

• The ability to read scientific texts

• Understanding scientific concepts and processes

• The ability to conduct experiments

• The ability to write scientific papers

Which of the following best describes the term 'paradigm shift' in science?

• A minor change in scientific understanding

• A fundamental change in the basic concepts and experimental practices of a scientific discipline

• A shift in public opinion about science

• A change in scientific terminology

What is the significance of the law of conservation of mass in chemical reactions?

• Mass is created during a reaction

• Mass is destroyed during a reaction

• Mass is neither created nor destroyed during a reaction

• Mass is irrelevant in reactions

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

• A physical representation of an atom

• A scientist's opinion

• A hypothesis

• A random idea

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