E1 Chapter 1: Laws, Theories, and Hypothesis Flashcards

Exam 1

1
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What are proposed explanations for a fairly narrow set of phenomena?

A

Hypothesis

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2
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Does a well-supported hypothesis become a theory?

A

No, hypotheses are not broad enough to become a theory

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3
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What is a broad explanation for a wide range of phenomena?

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Theory

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4
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What is a generalization about data?

A

A law

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5
Q

Laws just explain ________ happens, not __________ it happens

A

WHAT; why

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6
Q

A scientific theory (always or never) becomes a law?

A

Never

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7
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What is an observation that has been clearly and repeatedly confirmed?

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Fact

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8
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Noting a specific natural phenomenon explains an

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observation

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9
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What is the one requirement for a scientific question?

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It must be testable

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10
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Reviewing scientific literature to find out what is known about selected topic

A

Background

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11
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What is a requirement of a study design?

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It must enable you to make a detailed observation

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12
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What does falsifiable mean?

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Must be able to be proved wrong

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13
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The data yielded by experiment does not say much about the hypothesis; data must be _____________

A

Analyzed

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14
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Once data has been analyzed, compare your results to your prediction

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Conclusion

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15
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Is a hypothesis ever proven?

A

NO; only supported/not supported

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16
Q

What is empirical evidence?

A

Sensory observations

17
Q

Scientific information is necessary, but questions are morally charged and cannot be answered

A

Socio-scientific issues