Chapter 1. The Nature of science

Explanations of natural phenomena supported by large amounts of data are called

• hypotheses

• laws

• theories

• experiments

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A(n) __________ is a rule that describes a pattern in nature.

• scientific law

• observation

• hypothesis

• theory

A(n) __________ is a prediction or explanation that can be tested by experimentation.

• hypothesis

• theory

• method

• scientific law

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What occurs when the expectations of a scientist change how the results of an experiment are viewed?

• revision

• conclusion

• bias

• data

__________ science deals with living things.

• Human

• earth

• Life

• Physical

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Information gathered during experiments is/are called __________

• A hypothesis

• conclusions

• data

• a theory

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Which of the following models can you see and touch?

• physical

• idea

• concept

• computer

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__________ science investigates Earth and space.

• Astrology

• Physical

• Earth

• Life

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__________ is a process that uses observation and experimentation to gain knowledge about the regularities in nature.

• Graphing

• Science

• Measurement

• Hypothesizing

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What factors can be changed in an experiment?

• standards

• variables

• controls

• constants

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