Topic 2 Flashcards

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What is a scientific theory?

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A broad, natural explanation for a wide range of phenomena that is strongly supported by many different lines of evidence

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What is an example of a scientific theory?

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Ex. Theory of gravity

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What is the process of making observations then forming and testing hypotheses?

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The scientific process

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4
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What do we call generalizations based on multiple observations?

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Inductions

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5
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What is a tentative answer to a knowledge-based question?

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Hypothesis

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T/F: You can never prove a hypothesis

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T

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Is correlation the same as causation?

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No, correlation means that there is a relationship between two factors but it does not mean it specifically causes something

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