Question
During science class, a student asks his teacher, "Once scientists gather enough data and evidence supporting the scientific theory of evolution, will it become the scientific law of evolution?" Which is the best response to this student's question?
a
Yes, laws are more reliable than theories, so it is important to continue collecting data.
b
Yes, once scientists collect enough evidence, scientific theories can become scientific laws.
c
No, scientific theories are more widely accepted than scientific laws. Changing a theory to a law is like going backwards.
d
No, scientific theories explain how something might happen and scientific laws describe relationships. They are different, and one does not become the other.
Question 5 (2 points)
a
Yes, laws are more reliable than theories, so it is important to continue collecting data.
b
Yes, once scientists collect enough evidence, scientific theories can become scientific laws.
c
No, scientific theories are more widely accepted than scientific laws. Changing a theory to a law is like going backwards.
d
No, scientific theories explain how something might happen and scientific laws describe relationships. They are different, and one does not become the other.
Question 5 (2 points)
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best response to the student's question is:
**d** No, scientific theories explain how something might happen and scientific laws describe relationships. They are different, and one does not become the other.
This response accurately explains the distinction between scientific theories and laws, clarifying that they serve different purposes in science and that one does not transition into the other.
**d** No, scientific theories explain how something might happen and scientific laws describe relationships. They are different, and one does not become the other.
This response accurately explains the distinction between scientific theories and laws, clarifying that they serve different purposes in science and that one does not transition into the other.