The characteristic of pseudoscience from the options provided is anecdotal evidence.
Pseudoscience often relies on personal stories and individual experiences rather than systematic scientific evidence and rigorous methodologies.
Which is a characteristic of pseudoscience?(1 point)
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anecdotal evidence
anecdotal evidence
new hypotheses
new hypotheses
specific explanations
specific explanations
testable claims
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Which question is impossible for scientists to answer?(1 point)
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Which species of bird has the longest migration route?
Which species of bird has the longest migration route?
What country has the coldest average temperature?
What country has the coldest average temperature?
What should be considered music and what should not?
What should be considered music and what should not?
How long will it take ice to melt at room temperature?
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Which species of bird has the longest migration route?
Which species of bird has the longest migration route?
What country has the coldest average temperature?
What country has the coldest average temperature?
What should be considered music and what should not?
What should be considered music and what should not?
How long will it take ice to melt at room temperature?
The question that is impossible for scientists to answer is "What should be considered music and what should not?"
This question is subjective and largely based on personal, cultural, and contextual interpretations, making it difficult to address scientifically.
A mining company hires a team of scientists to research how their mines impact local wildlife. They are not happy with the results, so they wait a few years to publish. They do not include the name of their company in the publication. The language is vague and some findings are omitted. The results are published online, not in a scientific journal.
When evaluating this information, which is most concerning?
(1 point)
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publication type
publication type
reliability
reliability
publication date
publication date
authorship
authorship
When evaluating this information, which is most concerning?
(1 point)
Responses
publication type
publication type
reliability
reliability
publication date
publication date
authorship
authorship
The most concerning aspect when evaluating this information is authorship.
If the mining company did not include its name in the publication and there is a lack of transparency about who conducted the research, it raises questions about potential bias, conflicts of interest, and the validity of the findings. Authorship is crucial for accountability and credibility in scientific research.
Why do scientists in different parts of the world conduct similar investigations?(1 point)
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Scientists doing the same investigation can share costs and be economical.
Scientists doing the same investigation can share costs and be economical.
Scientists are rewarded when they repeat experiments multiple times.
Scientists are rewarded when they repeat experiments multiple times.
Scientists try to replicate the results so it is clear the results are reliable.
Scientists try to replicate the results so it is clear the results are reliable.
Scientists only trust investigations that are done in their own countries.
Scientists only trust investigations that are done in their own countries.
Responses
Scientists doing the same investigation can share costs and be economical.
Scientists doing the same investigation can share costs and be economical.
Scientists are rewarded when they repeat experiments multiple times.
Scientists are rewarded when they repeat experiments multiple times.
Scientists try to replicate the results so it is clear the results are reliable.
Scientists try to replicate the results so it is clear the results are reliable.
Scientists only trust investigations that are done in their own countries.
Scientists only trust investigations that are done in their own countries.
The correct response is "Scientists try to replicate the results so it is clear the results are reliable."
Replication of experiments is a fundamental principle of the scientific method, which helps ensure that findings are valid and reliable across different contexts and conditions. This practice enhances the credibility of scientific work.
If a group of astronomers developed a theory about how stars form, which event would lead to the durability of their theory?(1 point)
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A rival theory is put forth at the same time that suggests something different about star formation.
A rival theory is put forth at the same time that suggests something different about star formation.
The theory developed by the astronomers is revisited and reexamined several times.
The theory developed by the astronomers is revisited and reexamined several times.
The theory is completely replaced by newer, more popular theories over time.
The theory is completely replaced by newer, more popular theories over time.
A different group of scientists finds evidence refuting the theory
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A rival theory is put forth at the same time that suggests something different about star formation.
A rival theory is put forth at the same time that suggests something different about star formation.
The theory developed by the astronomers is revisited and reexamined several times.
The theory developed by the astronomers is revisited and reexamined several times.
The theory is completely replaced by newer, more popular theories over time.
The theory is completely replaced by newer, more popular theories over time.
A different group of scientists finds evidence refuting the theory
The event that would lead to the durability of their theory is "The theory developed by the astronomers is revisited and reexamined several times."
Regular revisiting and reexamination of a theory by scientists strengthens its credibility and demonstrates its robustness, especially if it continues to hold up under scrutiny and aligns with new evidence.
Which statement is best supported by the theory of evolution?(1 point)
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An individual’s characteristics allow it to survive and reproduce more successfully in a particular environment than a member of the species with less desirable characteristics.
An individual’s characteristics allow it to survive and reproduce more successfully in a particular environment than a member of the species with less desirable characteristics.
Successive generations of large individuals survive and reproduce more successfully than smaller individuals of the same species.
Successive generations of large individuals survive and reproduce more successfully than smaller individuals of the same species.
Successive generations of fast individuals survive and reproduce more successfully than slow individuals of the same species.
Successive generations of fast individuals survive and reproduce more successfully than slow individuals of the same species.
An individual’s characteristics allow it to survive and reproduce more successfully in every environment than a member of the species with less desirable characteristics.
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An individual’s characteristics allow it to survive and reproduce more successfully in a particular environment than a member of the species with less desirable characteristics.
An individual’s characteristics allow it to survive and reproduce more successfully in a particular environment than a member of the species with less desirable characteristics.
Successive generations of large individuals survive and reproduce more successfully than smaller individuals of the same species.
Successive generations of large individuals survive and reproduce more successfully than smaller individuals of the same species.
Successive generations of fast individuals survive and reproduce more successfully than slow individuals of the same species.
Successive generations of fast individuals survive and reproduce more successfully than slow individuals of the same species.
An individual’s characteristics allow it to survive and reproduce more successfully in every environment than a member of the species with less desirable characteristics.
The statement best supported by the theory of evolution is "An individual’s characteristics allow it to survive and reproduce more successfully in a particular environment than a member of the species with less desirable characteristics."
This aligns with the principle of natural selection, which suggests that individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce in their specific environments, thus passing on those traits to future generations.