A proposed explanation for how a phenomenon might work made as a starting point for further investigation.

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Law

• Fact

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An explanation of how a phenomenon works supported by observations (facts) and data from experiments.

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Law

• Fact

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Observations about the world around us.

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Law

• Facts

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A detailed description of how a phenomenon will work, often supported with mathematics.

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Law

• Facts

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What can undo a theory?

• A single test proving a theory wrong

• A single "repeatable" test proving a theory wrong

• A change in publics opinion of a theory

• Politicians can pass laws undoing a theory

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A scientific idea that cannot be tested is called?

• Science

• Conspiracy Theory

• Data

• Pseudoscience

• An opinion

What is science? (pick all correct answers)

• Science is able to solve all the worlds problems

• Science is measurable and observable

• Science is a search for truth and understanding

• Science is opinions and personal beliefs

• Science consists of strong theories inferred from solid evidence

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Science is not? (pick all correct answers)

• Science is open to change and modifiable

• Science is based on faith and belief

• Able to solve all the worlds problems

• Science is made stronger by multiple lines of evidence

• Science is decided by debate, law, and politics

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Which of the following is science.

• Astrology - aka horoscopes

• Grandpa building, testing, and redesigning a grape harvesting tool.

• Someone stating that they believe in climate change.

• Someone stating that they don't believe in evolution.

Which of the following is pseudoscience.

• Astrology - aka horoscopes

• Grandpa building, testing, and redesigning a grape harvesting tool.

• Someone stating that they believe in climate change.

• Someone stating that they don't believe in evolution.

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