Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134711751
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Introduction: A hypothesis is a prediction of possible explanations for a phenomena based on observations. However, a theory is a factual explanation that has been proven by testing, verification, and analysis. Hypothesis is a prediction that must be a tested or an educated guess for a given particular statement or methodological experiment.
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which of the following best describes the logic of scientific inquiry?
a. If I generate a testable hypothesis, tests and observations will support it.
b. If my prediction is correct, it will lead to a testable hypothesis
c. If my observations are accurate, they will support my hypothesis.
d. if my prediction is correct, my hypothesis is supported.
Which one of the following statements are not true about a scientific theory?
A.
Cannot be dedcued based on repeated observations without an experiment designed to test the hypothesis.
B.
Could be radically revised based on new scientific evidence.
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A basic principle derived from the study of nature that has never been disproven by scientific inquiry.
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It is a general and reliable explanation of important natural phenomena.
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nature of science:
a.Science accepts change in truth
b.Science is concerned with the production of reliable information
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- What is science? (Mark any that apply.) A. A method to find enlightenment. B. A process by which knowledge is produced. C. A body of knowledge. D. A way of making predictions that are testable. E. A system to determine the correct opinion. select all that applyarrow_forwardCan a theory be proven wrong?a. No, theories are exactly the same as facts.b. No, because there is no good way to test a theory.c. Yes, a new observation or interpretation of data could disprovea theory.d. Yes, theories are exactly the same as hypotheses.arrow_forwardThe type of logical thinking that uses related observations to arrive at a general conclusion is called a. deductive reasoning b. the scientific method c. hypothesis-based science d. inductive reasoningarrow_forward
- What is the best definition of the term "theory," as it is used in science?arrow_forwardState whether the following statements are true or false. (a). A hypothesis must be testable and fasifiable. (b). Failure to falsify a hypothesis proves that hypothesis. (C) In the context of science, a law is general and can lead to new testable hypotheses.arrow_forwardA hypothesis in biology is best described as a. a possible explanation of an observation. b. an observation that supports a theory. c. a general principle that explains some aspect of life. d. an unchanging statement that correctly predicts some aspect of lifearrow_forward
- How do scientists derive testable hypotheses? Explain with an example?arrow_forwardWhat is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory, and whyare some theories regarded as facts?arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements best distinguisheshypotheses from theories in science?(A) Theories are hypotheses that have been proved.(B) Hypotheses are guesses; theories are correct answers.(C) Hypotheses usually are relatively narrow in scope; theorieshave broad explanatory power.(D) Theories are proved true; hypotheses are often contradictedby experimental results.arrow_forward
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