Scientific theories are based on

large amounts of data collected over time.

general assumptions of how systems work.

mathematical principles that can be proven true.

observations from within only one scientific discipline.

Which is an example of scientists using empirical evidence while researching dinosaurs?

scientists making observations from the fossils they have collected

scientist reading information about a book on the structures of dinosaurs

scientists creating descriptions based on their opinions and knowledge

scientists speaking to and learning from a fellow scientist about dinosaurs

What is empirical evidence?

a cumulative body of observations of a natural phenomenon

information obtained from a written scientific document

a description or short narrative about a natural phenomenon

one persons insight about an experiment that is being conducted

Shelly wants to show an example of empirical evidence to her science teacher about how sunlight affects plant growth. Which of the following is empirical evidence that she could show her science teacher?

a data table of her experiment on plant height when she varied the amount of sunlight received by four plants

a page of a textbook that describes how sunlight is needed by plants

a picture of two different types of plants that are growing in the school yard outside of her science class

a video of a professor explaining how sunlight affects plant growth

Read the information below. Empirical Evidence = ? Which of the following is missing from the box?

valid data generated from direct observation or experimentation as part of a scientific process

evidence generated by general conversations with an expert in a field of science

false evidence that some scientists use when they purposely add bias to data they have collected

information collected from textbooks that validates scientific research

Which statement is correct about the theory of evolution, which is a piece of scientific knowledge that explains that all organisms have one common ancestor?

It was and still is a highly debated topic among scientists.

All scientists agree on the theory of evolution.

It was one of the fastest theories to form as evidence for it plentiful.

All scientists choose to disprove the theory of evolution because most evidence does not support it.

Read the passage " Heliobacter pylori ". Use the passage to answer any questions that follow. HELIOBACTER PYLORI It was previously believed that gastritis leading to painful stomach ulcers was the result of anxiety, lifestyle, and diet. In 1989, Dr. Barry Marshal and Dr. Robin Warren discovered a bacterium in the stomach of affected people called Heliobacter pylori. Many trials were done on laboratory mice proved the bacterium was responsible for the illnesses, but ethical reasons did not allow for experiments on humans. Dr. Marshal did something unusual when he created a broth that contained the bacterium, drank it himself and became sick with gastritis within days. Dr. Marshall and Dr. Warren's findings are now widely accepted, and they received the Nobel prize in 2005. How were Dr. Marshal and Dr. Warren's results confirmed?

by the experiment being replicated by other scientists who experienced the same results

by Dr. Warren repeating his experiment to show that his results were accurate

by the experiment on the mice being repeated again multiple times by the original team

by Dr. Warren convincing other scientists to share his opinion about the results

How is universal confirmation achieved about a scientific topic?

through many replications of an experiment and debate by other scientists who observe the results of the original experiment

through many repetitions of an experiment by the original scientist observing the same results

through five scientists observing a result that was predicted and repeating an experiment to confirm that result, which they then debate

through the decisions made by only the top experts in the fields of specific scientific topics

Read the passage "The Geocentric Model" below. Ancient scientists believed in the geocentric model, which stated that Earth was the center of the solar system, as evidenced by the motion of celestial bodies through the sky each day. However, as knowledge and technology improved, other ideas began to emerge. With the advent of the telescope, the path of the solar system bodies could be more accurately determined. New evidence began to emerge, and eventually a new theory, the heliocentric, or Sun-centered solar system, was developed. Why did the knowledge about Earth's position in the solar system change?

because new technology gave scientists new evidence that changed their interpretation of celestial movement

because scientists could not find enough evidence to support their original solar system theories

because celestial bodies changed their positions in space and eventually Earth orbited the Sun

because new technology made it easier for scientists to think of more plausible stories to describe natural events

Which of the following best describes scientific evidence?

B) Information obtained through systematic observation and experimentation

A) Data collected from personal opinions

C) Theories that are not supported by data

D) Hypotheses that have not been tested

What role does scientific evidence play in the scientific method?

B) It is used to test and validate hypotheses

A) It is used to formulate hypotheses

C) It is used to create new scientific laws

D) It is used to disprove existing theories

Which of the following is an example of using scientific evidence in real-world applications?

B) Creating a new medication after clinical trials show its effectiveness

A) Developing a new smartphone app based on user feedback

C) Designing a marketing strategy based on consumer trends

D) Writing a novel based on historical events

How can scientific evidence be considered reliable?

B) When it is consistent and reproducible across multiple studies

A) When it is based on a single experiment

C) When it is published in a scientific journal

D) When it is supported by a well-known scientist

What is the importance of peer review in the context of scientific evidence?

B) It helps in verifying the accuracy and validity of the evidence

A) It ensures that the evidence is accepted by the general public

C) It guarantees that the evidence will lead to a scientific breakthrough

D) It allows scientists to publish their work without scrutiny

Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between scientific evidence and scientific theories?

A) Scientific evidence is used to support or refute scientific theories

B) Scientific theories are developed without the need for evidence

C) Scientific evidence is irrelevant to the formation of scientific theories

D) Scientific theories are always proven true by evidence

Scientific Evidence

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Lisa Thompson

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

To see if evidence supports their theory, scientists use the scientific method.

True

False

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The scientific method uses experiments and evidence to test scientific theories.

True

False

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The pictures below show the continents moving on Earth's surface over time. Use the picture to answer any questions that follow. Which theory does this picture depict?

the theory of evolution

the theory of superposition

the theory of buoyancy

the theory of plate tectonics

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

About 1.5 million Americans are afflicted with a disorder called Alzheimer's disease. The disease is associated with memory loss and dementia. When scientists began studying the disease, they found that Alzheimer's patients had elevated levels of aluminum in their brains. This caused some people to believe that ingesting aluminum leads to Alzheimer's. Some people quit drinking out of aluminum cans; others threw away their aluminum cookware. Later research found that certain proteins are more closely associated with Alzheimer's than the concentration of aluminum in the brain. Which of the following does this example best illustrate?

Science is a static field that does not accept new theories.

Science is an ever-changing field in which new evidence can invalidate existing theories.

Science is a static field in which data are collected to fit existing theories.

Science is an ever-changing field in which new theories are always more valid than old theories.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Unprotected exposure to the sun’s rays is a factor in the development of skin cancer. Which of the following is an example of empirical evidence that supports this hypothesis?

a model of a skin cell showing where DNA is in the cell

a skin cancer survivor’s recollection that he had a bad sunburn as a child

data demonstrating a relationship between amount of sun exposure and incidences of skin cancer

an advertisement for a sun block product that claims it protects skin for ultraviolet rays

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What can increase our confidence in a scientific claim?

scientific evidence

other people agreeing with you

internet articles

good reviews

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is evidence?

an experiment

an observation that supports a conclusion

a scientist's opinion about a topic

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Scientific Evidence

25 questions

To see if evidence supports their theory, scientists use the scientific method.

The scientific method uses experiments and evidence to test scientific theories.

The pictures below show the continents moving on Earth's surface over time. Use the picture to answer any questions that follow. Which theory does this picture depict?

Unprotected exposure to the sun’s rays is a factor in the development of skin cancer. Which of the following is an example of empirical evidence that supports this hypothesis?

What can increase our confidence in a scientific claim?

What is evidence?

What is the most important thing in science?

Scientific theories are based on

The picture below shows a mole rat, a mammal that lives underground, that still has eyes but is blind. The presence of useless eyes on a mole rat is evidence of which scientific theory?

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