The Scientific Method Quiz
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a scientific theory?

  • It is a wild guess with no evidence
  • It is a proven fact with no room for revision
  • It is a hypothesis that has been tested once
  • It is a well-supported and widely accepted explanation (correct)

    • What is the purpose of a control group in a scientific experiment?

  • To manipulate the independent variable
  • To ensure that the experiment is conducted in a laboratory
  • To provide a baseline for comparison (correct)
  • To determine the dependent variable

    • Which of the following best defines an arithmetic progression?

  • A sequence of numbers where the difference between consecutive terms is constant (correct)
  • A sequence of numbers where the ratio of consecutive terms is constant
  • A sequence of numbers where the product of consecutive terms is constant
  • A sequence of numbers where the sum of consecutive terms is constant

    • What is the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?

    <p>A scientific law explains why something happens, while a scientific theory explains how</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of an arithmetic progression?

    <p>1, 4, 9, 16, 25</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term of the arithmetic progression 3, 7, 11, 15, 19 is equal to 43?

    <p>13</p> Signup and view all the answers

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