Which are accurate statements about dark matter? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Responses

Scientists are not convinced that dark matter exists.
Scientists are not convinced that dark matter exists.

New data could cause scientists to change their hypotheses about dark matter.
New data could cause scientists to change their hypotheses about dark matter.

Scientists have hypotheses about dark matter but need more data to test their ideas.
Scientists have hypotheses about dark matter but need more data to test their ideas.

Scientists thoroughly understand what dark matter is and what it does.
Scientists thoroughly understand what dark matter is and what it does.

1 answer

The two correct answers regarding dark matter are:

  1. New data could cause scientists to change their hypotheses about dark matter.
  2. Scientists have hypotheses about dark matter but need more data to test their ideas.

These statements reflect the current understanding in the scientific community that while dark matter is a crucial aspect of astrophysics, it is still not fully understood, and ongoing research continues to refine hypotheses and theories.