Intro to Science Flashcards
1
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Define biology:
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The study of living organisms
2
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What is a scientific theory?
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A scientific theory is a well-tested, broad explanation of a natural phenomenon.
3
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What is a hypothesis?
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A hypothesis is an assumption, an idea that is proposed for the sake of argument so that it can be tested to see if it might be true.
4
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Compare and contrast a scientific theory and a hypothesis:
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A scientific theory is an explanation of why something happens. A hypothesis is a guess or prediction about what will happen.
