13 Questions
What is a hypothesis?
A testable statement about an experience or object
What are scientists trying to discover through their observations?
Underlying patterns
What is data?
A series of documented observations
What do scientists do after making observations?
Repeat measurements and collect more data
What is the misconception about science that the text addresses?
Science is merely about memorizing facts
What is the purpose of testing a hypothesis?
To refine the hypothesis
What does the cyclic nature of science mean?
Science is a continuous process
What role does careful testing play in examining a hypothesis?
To modify the hypothesis
When can a hypothesis gain validity?
After multiple tests and experiments
What is the role of theories in science?
To explain observations and experimentation
How confident are scientists in holding scientific theories?
Extremely confident
What is the nature of our understanding of the world around us according to the text?
It is constantly expanding
What is the exciting aspect of science?
Never reaching an end point
Test your knowledge on the process of science and how scientists ask questions, collect and evaluate evidence, and draw conclusions to understand the natural world. Discover your inner scientist and explore the curious nature of scientific inquiry.
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