Evidence and Adaptations Review

What is evidence?

• A) A personal belief or idea without proof

• B) Information that supports or disproves a claim or hypothesis

• C) A guess made without any background knowledge

• D) A statement that cannot be tested or verified

Why is evidence crucial in scientific investigations?

• A) It allows scientists to rely on their opinions and assumptions

• B) It helps in making guesses about scientific phenomena

• C) It is crucial for making informed decisions and drawing accurate conclusions

• D) It is only used for disproving hypotheses and not for supporting them

What is direct evidence in scientific investigations?

• Evidence based on personal experiences or stories.

• Evidence that is inferred or deduced from other observations or experiments.

• Evidence that can be observed or measured directly, such as an experiment or a physical observation.

• Evidence that is based on historical documents.

What is indirect evidence in scientific investigations?

• Evidence that can be observed or measured directly.

• Evidence that is inferred or deduced from other observations or experiments.

• Evidence based on personal experiences or stories.

• Evidence that is based on historical documents.

What is anecdotal evidence in scientific investigations?

• Evidence that can be observed or measured directly.

• Evidence that is inferred or deduced from other observations or experiments.

• Evidence based on personal experiences or stories.

• Evidence that is based on historical documents.

Observations are made using which of the following?

• The five senses

• Scientific instruments only

• Computers

• Hypotheses

What does data refer to in the context of scientific experiments?

• Opinions and beliefs

• Information or facts collected and analyzed

• Theories and hypotheses

• Predictions and expectations

What do results from experiments provide evidence of?

• General scientific knowledge

• Personal opinions and beliefs

• Cause and effect relationships

• Historical scientific discoveries

What does expert testimony refer to in the context of evidence?

• Data collected from surveys and experiments

• Personal beliefs and experiences of individuals

• Statements or opinions given by professionals in a specific field

• General information available in public domain

Why are expert testimony and research studies important?

• They offer entertainment value to the general public

• They are required for completing academic degrees

• They provide valuable evidence based on the knowledge and expertise of specialists

• They are used to create fictional stories for books and movies