Question

How is a hypothesis determined to be correct?(1 point)
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By relying on personal beliefs
By relying on personal beliefs

By consulting scientific authorities
By consulting scientific authorities

By conducting surveys and polls
By conducting surveys and polls

By conducting experiments and analyzing data
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In astronomy, the theory of general relativity, proposed by Albert Einstein, has significant explanatory power. This prediction has been confirmed through numerous observations and experiments, demonstrating the theory's ability to accurately explain and predict complex astronomical phenomena. Why is this an example of explanatory power in a scientific hypothesis?(1 point)
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It has been accepted by the scientific community for a long time.
It has been accepted by the scientific community for a long time.

It has accurately predicted complex astronomical phenomena.
It has accurately predicted complex astronomical phenomena.

It has been proven true in every experiment conducted.
It has been proven true in every experiment conducted.

It is based on mathematical calculations, which are always accurate.
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Which of the following statements about theories is FALSE?(1 point)
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Theories provide a framework for understanding and predicting scientific observations.
Theories provide a framework for understanding and predicting scientific observations.

Theories are just guesses and lack substantial evidence.
Theories are just guesses and lack substantial evidence.

Theories can be modified or discarded in light of new evidence.
Theories can be modified or discarded in light of new evidence.

Theories are well-substantiated explanations of natural phenomena.
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How can technology change a theory?(1 point)
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By completely disproving the theory
By completely disproving the theory

By providing new tools to gather more precise data and evidence
By providing new tools to gather more precise data and evidence

By changing the scientists working on the theory
By changing the scientists working on the theory

By influencing the popularity of the theory
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Why is natural selection considered a theory in biology?(1 point)
Responses

Many scientists all over the world accept it as true.
Many scientists all over the world accept it as true.

There is lots of evidence to support it.
There is lots of evidence to support it.

It deals with topics that may or may not be testable in a laboratory.
It deals with topics that may or may not be testable in a laboratory.

It involves the formation of all living things on the planet.
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What is the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?(1 point)
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A law is applicable only to physical sciences, whereas a theory can be applied to any scientific discipline.
A law is applicable only to physical sciences, whereas a theory can be applied to any scientific discipline.

A theory explains why a phenomenon occurs, whereas a law describes what happens.
A theory explains why a phenomenon occurs, whereas a law describes what happens.

A theory is based on extensive experimental evidence, whereas a law is based on theoretical assumptions.
A theory is based on extensive experimental evidence, whereas a law is based on theoretical assumptions.

A theory can never be proven, whereas a law is always proven to be true.
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By conducting experiments and analyzing data.
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It has accurately predicted complex astronomical phenomena.
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Theories are just guesses and lack substantial evidence.
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By providing new tools to gather more precise data and evidence.
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There is lots of evidence to support it.
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A theory explains why a phenomenon occurs, whereas a law describes what happens.