Concept 3 Quiz

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Describe the nature of scientific inquiry and list the basic steps of the scientific method.

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The process in which researchers gather facts through observations and formulate scientific hypotheses and theories is called the

model testing hypothesisscientific methodobservation modelrandom analysisnone of the above

A tentative (or untested) explanation of a natural phenomenon is called a scientific

theorytruthfactparadigmhypothesis

	All science is based on the assumption that the natural world behaves in a consistent and predictable manner that is comprehensible through careful, systematic study.

	True False

	A scientific hypothesis is a well-tested and widely accepted view that the scientific community agrees best explains certain observable facts.

	True False

Facts are obtained as a direct result of

good guessworkimaginationobservation and measurementall of the abovenone of the above

A scientific discovery can be made by

unexpected and unpredicted experimental outcomesmaking sound observations and measurementscomputer simulationsall of the abovenone of the above

As a hypothesis stands up to experimentation, and other competing hypotheses are proven false, the hypothesis is likely to advance to acceptance as a

paradigmfactlawtheorynone of the above

Which of the following ways is not included in how to test a hypothesis?

popular beliefpredictionsrepetition of experimentsstrict analysis of datanone of the above

	The Earth-centered model of the universe is accepted today because Earth is unique.

	True False

	Paradigms are narrow and isolated in scope to achieve a high degree of certainty.

	True False

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Concept 3 Quiz

The process in which researchers gather facts through observations and formulate scientific hypotheses and theories is called the

A tentative (or untested) explanation of a natural phenomenon is called a scientific

All science is based on the assumption that the natural world behaves in a consistent and predictable manner that is comprehensible through careful, systematic study.

A scientific hypothesis is a well-tested and widely accepted view that the scientific community agrees best explains certain observable facts.

Facts are obtained as a direct result of

A scientific discovery can be made by

As a hypothesis stands up to experimentation, and other competing hypotheses are proven false, the hypothesis is likely to advance to acceptance as a

Which of the following ways is not included in how to test a hypothesis?

The Earth-centered model of the universe is accepted today because Earth is unique.

Paradigms are narrow and isolated in scope to achieve a high degree of certainty.