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Scientists use results from new experiments to
support their own personal political opinions.
increase precision of data that were collected previously.
modify existing explanations of how nature works.
aid in distinguishing science from pseudoscience.
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Correct: 2, 3, and 4. Incorrect: 1.
- 2 (increase precision): New experiments can reduce measurement error, refine numbers, and improve the precision of previously collected data.
- 3 (modify explanations): New experimental evidence can confirm, refine, or overturn existing theories and models of natural phenomena.
- 4 (distinguish science from pseudoscience): Properly designed experiments and reproducible results help separate empirically supported science from claims that lack evidence or falsifiability.
- 1 (support personal political opinions): Using experimental results to advocate a personal political viewpoint is not a scientific goal; while data can inform policy, selectively cherry-picking results to justify opinions is misuse rather than sound scientific practice.
- 2 (increase precision): New experiments can reduce measurement error, refine numbers, and improve the precision of previously collected data.
- 3 (modify explanations): New experimental evidence can confirm, refine, or overturn existing theories and models of natural phenomena.
- 4 (distinguish science from pseudoscience): Properly designed experiments and reproducible results help separate empirically supported science from claims that lack evidence or falsifiability.
- 1 (support personal political opinions): Using experimental results to advocate a personal political viewpoint is not a scientific goal; while data can inform policy, selectively cherry-picking results to justify opinions is misuse rather than sound scientific practice.
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