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What is the next step after making new observations and studying previous data in the scientific method?
What is the next step after making new observations and studying previous data in the scientific method?
- Testing the hypothesis with an experiment
- Developing a hypothesis (correct)
- Seeking input from various sources
- Reporting findings in scientific journals
Why is it important for other scientists to attempt to duplicate or dismiss published findings?
Why is it important for other scientists to attempt to duplicate or dismiss published findings?
- To generate more observations for the same hypothesis
- To reject the hypothesis without further testing
- To validate the reliability of the findings (correct)
- To avoid reporting findings in scientific journals
What happens if a prediction based on a hypothesis does not occur during testing?
What happens if a prediction based on a hypothesis does not occur during testing?
- The hypothesis is revised and retested
- The hypothesis is rejected (correct)
- The experiment is considered incomplete
- The experiment is repeated with different variables
How are hypotheses typically formulated in the scientific method?
How are hypotheses typically formulated in the scientific method?
What is the primary purpose of observation in the scientific method?
What is the primary purpose of observation in the scientific method?
Which type of reasoning is typically used in developing a hypothesis?
Which type of reasoning is typically used in developing a hypothesis?
What characteristic should experimental data have to be considered valid?
What characteristic should experimental data have to be considered valid?
What is the typical next step after making new observations and studying previous data in the scientific process?
What is the typical next step after making new observations and studying previous data in the scientific process?
In an experiment, what does the control group provide for comparison?
In an experiment, what does the control group provide for comparison?
In the scientific process, what role does 'experiment/observation' play in relation to the hypothesis?
In the scientific process, what role does 'experiment/observation' play in relation to the hypothesis?
What distinguishes a 'scientific theory' from a 'scientific principle/law' according to the text?
What distinguishes a 'scientific theory' from a 'scientific principle/law' according to the text?
How do many experiments and observations contribute to a scientific theory?
How do many experiments and observations contribute to a scientific theory?
