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Scientific Method and Big Bang Theory

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What is the foundation of science?

Scientific theory

Which of the following correctly describes a hypothesis?

A governing law that describes observations

A summary of unrelated observations

A proven fact

An educated guess based on observation (correct)

A theory can be proven to be true.

False

What does a scientific law do?

Governs a body of observations and predicts how things happen. Signup and view all the answers

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

A theory explains why something happens; a law describes how something happens. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Big Bang Theory attempt to explain?

What happened at the very beginning of the Universe. Signup and view all the answers

What is a singularity?

An area in space-time where gravitational force is extremely high, leading to the breakdown of known physics. Signup and view all the answers

How can we conceptualize the Big Bang's expansion?

Like an infinitesimally small balloon that suddenly expands. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Scientific Method

The scientific method is an iterative process that starts with an observation.
A hypothesis is an educated guess based on an observation and can be supported or rejected through experimentation or further observation.
A scientific theory summarizes a hypothesis (or group of hypotheses) which explains a set of observations and is supported by repeated testing.
A law governs a body of observations that have no exceptions.
A law describes observations, but does not explain why they occur.
A theory explains why things happen, while a law describes how they happen.

The Big Bang

The Big Bang Theory is the leading theory of the origin of the universe.
The Big Bang event created space, time, and the Universe from a 'singularity.'
A singularity is a point of infinite density and gravity where the laws of physics break down.
The Universe is constantly expanding from this initial event, which is not an explosion in the traditional sense.

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Explore the essential concepts of the scientific method and understand the Big Bang Theory, the leading explanation of the universe's origin. This quiz will test your knowledge on how hypotheses, theories, and laws function within the scientific framework, alongside the foundational aspects of cosmic history. Immerse yourself in the iterative process that defines scientific inquiry and the significant events that shaped our universe.