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  • Q1
    What does it mean when scientists say that results "support" a hypothesis?
    The results disprove the hypothesis.
    The results are consistent with the hypothesis, but do not prove it is true.
    The results prove the hypothesis is correct.
    The hypothesis is irrelevant to the results.
    30s
  • Q2
    When scientists say their experiment "fails to support" a theory, what does that imply?
    The theory has been accepted as true.
    The experiment was conducted incorrectly.
    The theory is now proven to be false.
    The data collected does not align with the predictions made by the theory.
    30s
  • Q3
    Why is it important for scientists to use phrases like "results support" rather than saying "results prove"?
    Because proofs are not allowed in science.
    Because all scientific discoveries are final and unchangeable.
    Because science is always evolving and new evidence can change current understandings.
    Because scientists want to keep their findings secret.
    30s
  • Q4
    What is a key characteristic of scientific knowledge?
    It relies solely on opinion and not evidence.
    It is always proven and never changes.
    It is based on myths and beliefs.
    It is tentative and subject to change based on new evidence.
    30s
  • Q5
    What does it indicate when a scientific experiment yields results that are inconsistent with an existing theory?
    The theory may need to be re-evaluated or revised.
    The theory is now proven to be true.
    The theory is definitely wrong and should be discarded.
    The experiment was the reason for the inconsistency.
    30s
  • Q6
    If a scientist says that their findings "fail to support" a hypothesis, what should they do next?
    They should ignore the results and stick to their original hypothesis.
    They should permanently abandon the topic of study.
    They should analyze the data to understand why it did not support the hypothesis and consider revising their hypothesis or conducting further experiments.
    They should declare the hypothesis as proven wrong without further investigation.
    30s
  • Q7
    Which statement best describes the nature of scientific claims?
    Scientific claims are absolute and cannot be questioned.
    Scientific claims are made without any supporting data.
    Scientific claims are based on evidence, but they can be challenged and revised.
    All scientific claims are based on personal beliefs.
    30s
  • Q8
    What term do scientists use to describe a statement that can be tested through observation and experimentation?
    Conclusion
    Theory
    Fact
    Hypothesis
    30s
  • Q9
    What does it mean when a scientific theory is described as "well-supported"?
    It means the theory has not been tested at all.
    It means the theory is just a guess with no evidence.
    It means the theory is unchangeable and forever true.
    It means that the theory has been tested extensively and is consistent with a large body of evidence.
    30s
  • Q10
    Why is it important for scientists to report results as "supporting" or "not supporting" a hypothesis instead of using the word "prove"?
    Because proving something is not allowed in science.
    Because scientists want to confuse the public.
    Because scientific knowledge is provisional and subject to change with new evidence.
    Because all scientific findings are always correct and never change.
    30s

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