Practice of Science: Evidence & Knowledge

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Scientific knowledge changes over time.

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True. Scientific knowledge evolves as new evidence is discovered by scientists.

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Scientific knowledge is the result of debate and confirmation within the science community.

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True. Scientific knowledge is built through discussions and validations among scientists.

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What describes what will happen in a given situation?

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Law. A scientific law describes a consistent and universal principle.

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Your eye color is an example of what type of data?

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Qualitative Data. It describes qualities or characteristics.

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This data type is based on observations of qualities or characteristics.

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Qualitative Data. It focuses on descriptive attributes.

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What is the definition of a scientific theory?

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A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world, based on a body of evidence.

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What is quantitative data?

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Quantitative Data is numerical information that can be measured and counted.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in scientific research?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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

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A law describes what happens under certain conditions, while a theory explains why it happens.

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What is an example of qualitative data?

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An example of qualitative data is the color of a flower.