scientific theory
A hypothesis that provides a way to predict a particular phenomenon and has been subjected to rigorous testing and validating to become accepted by scientists is known as which of the following?
a theory
A proposed and testable explanation for an observation is known as a:
hypothesis
In order to be valid, a hypothesis must be:
testable
A law is formed
when testing yields constant observations
Which of the following best describes a scientific theory?
A theory is a comprehensive explanation for observed phenomena, and is generally backed up by many scientific experiments.
A pattern that has been established based on verified experimental data that describes an observation but does not provide an explanation as to the reason why said observation occurs is a _________.
law
A statement that summarizes a vast number of experimental observations without providing a satisfactory and comprehensive explanation is called a:
law
Which best characterizes the following statement: Energy is never created nor destroyed.Which best characterizes the following statement: Energy is never created nor destroyed
law
Which of the following is the first step of the scientific method?
observation and curiosity about the natural world
Theories attempt to explain
observations.
If a hypothesis is shown to be accurate after multiple tests, then:
there is still a chance that it could be proven wrong
__________________ sets science apart from other methods of discovery.
The process of experimentation
What is conducted in order to test the validity of a hypothesis?
an experiment
Information collected during an experiment is called:
data
A tentative explanation of observations that acts as a guide for gathering and checking information is called a:
hypothesis
Characterize the following statement: If you drink coffee before going to bed, it will take longer to fall asleep.
hypothesis
A well-substantiated, comprehensive, testable explanation of a particular aspect of nature is called a(n):
theory
Characterize the following statement: All life on earth evolved by natural selection from a common ancestor.
theory
