Nature of Science

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What is the theory of evolution considered a scientific theory?

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It is the best explanation about the origin of species based on all of the available data.

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How is science defined?

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Science is a process that we use to learn about the Universe.

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What term describes a set of measurements that are closely grouped together but not necessarily close to the actual value?

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Precise.

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What should be done if experimental results do not agree with your hypothesis?

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Double check the results and perhaps repeat the experiment.

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What do scientific laws do?

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Describe.

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

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A scientific theory explains why phenomena occur, while a scientific law describes what happens.

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What is the importance of peer review in scientific research?

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Peer review helps ensure the validity and reliability of research findings.

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What is 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 role of experimentation in the scientific method?

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Experimentation is used to test hypotheses and gather data.

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What does it mean for a measurement to be accurate?

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Accuracy refers to how close a measurement is to the true value.