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Scientists often describe data using numbers. What are these types of observations

How might a law come to be?

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How might a law come to be?
common opinion among scientists
an investigator noticing something one time only
several investigators recognizing a pattern in nature
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Scientists often describe data using numbers. What are these types of observations
qualitative
verifiable
quantitative
3
In which case would you revise a hypothesis?
when you have no prior knowledge of a subject
when results do not support the original hypothesis
when your experimental design does not work
4
What is a scientific theory?
an explanation based on many observations and investigations
a rule that describes a pattern in nature
a statement of what will happen next
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How can an accepted scientific theory be replaced by a new theory?
New theories are no longer advanced by scientists.
New evidence supports a new theory
Scientists reading about new theories
6
Sue decides to expose several ferns to different types of music. She must__
Carry out the experiment only in a special science lab.
Make sure she uses only blue-colored vases
Make sure all the ferns get the same amount of water and sunlight
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For an idea to be considered scientific?
It can be experienced subjectively.
It can be proved.
It can be tested.
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A statement that includes a possible explanation for their observation
critical question
hypothesis
prediction
results
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Which of the following is an explanation for seeing a puddle disappear?
you observed the water with your eyes
the water evaporated during the day
there is less water than there was
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Which is the control?
Plants getting room temperature water
Both sets of plants
Plants getting hot water