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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?

It has been repeatedly confirmed Signup and view all the answers

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

A fact is objective, while an opinion is subjective Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a scientific hypothesis?

To test a specific observation and provide a limited explanation Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a scientific law?

It describes a causal relationship but does not explain the mechanism Signup and view all the answers

What is a scientific theory?

A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world Signup and view all the answers

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

It must be able to be tested and conceivably proven false Signup and view all the answers

What is a paradigm in science?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a paradigm shift in science?

The transition from a geocentric to a heliocentric worldview Signup and view all the answers