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What’s the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

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Theories have been confirmed through tests hypothesis haven’t

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A doctor administering a drug to lower a person’s cholesterol is an example of

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Applied science

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Using one or more of your senses to gather information is called

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Observing

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Trying to explain why a cactus needs little water to survive is an example of

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Using the scientific method

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What must you do before you make a hypothesis?

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Make an observation

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What happens if you test a hypothesis multiple times and the data doesn’t support your prediction?

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Re-think your hypothesis

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A statement describing what always happens under certain conditions in nature is a

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Law

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You should run an experiment several times to make sure your results are unchanging. In the preceding phrase, what does “unchanging” mean?

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Consistent

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This study of the physical and chemical functions of tissues and organs is

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Physiology

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