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The Science of Inquiry

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What is a hypothesis?

A documented observation
A testable statement about an experience or object (correct)
An idea or notion about natural phenomenon
A way to make sense of observations

What are scientists trying to discover through their observations?

Natural phenomenon
Underlying patterns (correct)
Measurements
Predictions

What is data?

The process of making observations
A series of documented observations (correct)
A way to improve abilities to make measurements
Tools used to make measurements

What do scientists do after making observations?

Repeat measurements and collect more data (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the misconception about science that the text addresses?

Science is merely about memorizing facts (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of testing a hypothesis?

To refine the hypothesis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the cyclic nature of science mean?

Science is a continuous process (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role does careful testing play in examining a hypothesis?

To modify the hypothesis (A) Signup and view all the answers

When can a hypothesis gain validity?

After multiple tests and experiments (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of theories in science?

To explain observations and experimentation (C) Signup and view all the answers

How confident are scientists in holding scientific theories?

Extremely confident (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of our understanding of the world around us according to the text?

It is constantly expanding (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the exciting aspect of science?

Never reaching an end point (B) Signup and view all the answers