What is a Fact?
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What is a characteristic of a fact?

  • It is objective (correct)
  • It is a belief
  • It is unverifiable
  • It is based on personal opinion

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a fact?

  • It is generally accepted as true
  • It is an opinion (correct)
  • It is verifiable
  • It is a proven theory

What is a fact NOT?

  • A proven theory
  • A hypothesis
  • A belief or opinion (correct)
  • An observation

What makes a fact generally accepted as true?

<p>It has been repeatedly confirmed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a fact and an opinion?

<p>A fact is objective, while an opinion is subjective (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a scientific hypothesis?

<p>To test a specific observation and provide a limited explanation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a scientific law?

<p>It describes a causal relationship but does not explain the mechanism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a scientific theory?

<p>A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for a scientific theory to be considered scientific?

<p>It must be able to be tested and conceivably proven false (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a paradigm in science?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a paradigm shift in science?

<p>The transition from a geocentric to a heliocentric worldview (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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