Understanding Hypotheses in Science
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What is a hypothesis in science?

  • A proven explanation
  • An untestable guess
  • A possible explanation that can be tested (correct)
  • A random observation

Why is it important for a hypothesis to have only one variable?

  • To confuse other researchers
  • To ensure the experiment is never repeated
  • To limit the experiment's scope and focus (correct)
  • To make the experiment more complex

Why must a hypothesis be testable?

  • To make it more interesting
  • To give researchers more work to do
  • To confuse the research process
  • To allow for validation through experimentation (correct)

Which of the following is an example of a bad hypothesis?

<p>All cats will jump when they see a cucumber. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should hypotheses be tested multiple times by different researchers?

<p>To validate the findings and ensure reliability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a scientific theory from a hypothesis?

<p>A theory has been tested multiple times and proven true. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are scientific laws different from scientific theories?

<p>Laws explain why something happens, while theories explain how. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a scientific theory and a non-scientific law?

<p>Non-scientific laws are always true, while scientific theories can be disproven. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a hypothesis differ from a scientific law?

<p>A hypothesis explains why something happens, while a law explains how. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

<p>A hypothesis has not been proven, while a theory has been tested and proven true multiple times. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the scientist's hypothesis in the text?

<p>To propose a statement that can be tested and determined to be true or false (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what is a key characteristic of a scientific theory?

<p>It takes a long time to develop and has consensus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a scientific law from a non-scientific law?

<p>Scientific laws explain patterns observed in nature and do not change, unlike governmental laws (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the process of developing a scientific theory?

<p>Involves developing a consensus over time among scientists (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What misconception does the text address regarding the term 'theory' outside of the scientific context?

<p>'Theory' often means a guess or idea outside of science (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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