The Truth About Science
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Which of the following is NOT a misconception about science?

  • Science establishes absolute truth or proof about nature.
  • Science has a method for learning about nature.
  • Science assumes that there is discoverable order in nature.
  • Science emphasizes creativity, imagination, and intuition. (correct)

    • What is the main purpose of a hypothesis?

  • To make predictions about nature (correct)
  • To establish absolute truth
  • To describe the nature of a relationship
  • To provide an educated guess

    • What is the difference between a hypothesis and a prediction?

  • A hypothesis and a prediction are the same thing.
  • A hypothesis is based on creativity and imagination, while a prediction is based on logic.
  • A hypothesis is used to establish absolute truth, while a prediction is used to make assumptions.
  • A hypothesis states that a relationship exists, while a prediction further describes the nature of the relationship. (correct)

    • What does science assume about nature?

    <p>There is discoverable order in nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of science?

    <p>To provide a method for learning about nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about science is NOT true?

    <p>Science establishes absolute truth or proof about nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hypothesis?

    <p>A tentative explanation for an observed event or relation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a hypothesis and a prediction?

    <p>A hypothesis states that a relationship exists, while a prediction describes the nature of the relationship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does science assume about nature?

    <p>There is discoverable order in nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a hypothesis?

    <p>To provide a tentative explanation for an observed event or relation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a misconception about science?

    <p>Science emphasizes creativity, imagination, and intuition over logic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hypothesis?

    <p>A tentative explanation for the observed event or relation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a hypothesis?

    <p>To provide a tentative explanation for an observed event or relation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does science assume about nature?

    <p>There is discoverable order in nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a hypothesis and a prediction?

    <p>A hypothesis states a relationship exists, while a prediction describes the nature of the relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

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