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Is it possible to prove a hypothesis by conducting rigorously controlled experiments?
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∙ 11y ago
Not technically, you can disprove it. And you can narrow the probability of the null hypothesis but proof by experimentation alone is not possible.
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How can you find elements of the periodic table in their natural state?
Basically every thing in the universe that you can see is an element in its natural state. They're only purified in laboratories under rigorously controlled conditions.
Is the big bang theory a supposition?
No, it is a theory (in the scientific sense). This means that it was proposed, tested rigorously and passing strongly, and no evidence to disprove it has yet been found.
Why is the theory of continental drift a theory?
Tectonic plates, what the ground is on. they are always moving. Pangia, when the continents were together then "drifted" apart as time went by. Earth Quakes.... we would not have them if Tectonic plates didnt run into each other. Hence... the ground is always moving... slowly.. but surely..
Which beliefs and practices have scientific bases?
Mostly that would be religion and politics.
Was Gregor Mendel's theory of heredity accepted?
Mendel's work was rejected at first, and it was not widely accepted until after he died. The common belief at the time was that Darwin's theory of pangenes were responsible for inheritance. About 20 years after his death, his work was rediscovered by Hugo de Vries, Carl Correns, and Erich von Tschermak
How do you accept or reject a hypothesis?
Hypothesis is examined very closely to see what it predicts, and the predictions are then rigorously tested. If the predictions are not supported by the results of experiments, the hypothesis is rejected but if they are confirmed, the hypothesis is supported.
What is a hypothesis that has been repeatedly and rigorously tested and supported?
The hypothesis which has been tested and verified repeatedly by tests is called theory.
What is a 6 letter word for a scientific belief?
A scientific hypothesis that has been rigorously tested, is then known as a 'theory'.
When a hypothesis has been repeatedly and rigorously tested and supported it is a called?
Assuming it passed all the tests it would move into a theory.
When a hypothesis has been repeatedly and rigorously tested and supported it is called a?
Assuming it passed all the tests it would move into a theory.
An explanation of how a system works that seems to fit the available facts but has not yet been rigorously tested is called a what?
An explanation of how a system works that seems to fit the available facts, but has not yet been rigorously tested is called a hypothesis. It starts with an initial observation or a proposal.
For what reasons is physics considered as an exact science?
An exact science is a field of science that rigorously tests its hypothesises with precise experiments, predictions and measurements. For this reason, both Physics and Chemistry - but not biology - are considered as exact sciences.
Why is evolution considered a theory and not a hypothesis or a law?
In science, a hypothesis and a theory differs in that a hypothesis is a conjecture based on empirical observation or theoretical derivation yet unproven or by any experimental work, and that a theory is a hypothesis that has been rigorously tested by many researchers and supported by strong evidence. Evolution is a theory that has been repeatedly tested, supported by overwhelming evidence, and can be used to explain natural phenomenon very well.
How can you find elements of the periodic table in their natural state?
Basically every thing in the universe that you can see is an element in its natural state. They're only purified in laboratories under rigorously controlled conditions.
What term is defined as an idea accepted as most likely true because is supported by a lot of evidence?
Theory. (a hypothesis is an idea that may be the answer to some question but has not yet been rigorously tested and thus has not yet reached 'theory' status) Theories may be disproven, but that is very unusual, most of the time hypothesis that are disproven through testing never make it to the theoretical stage. For example, while evolution is called a theory, it is widely accepted in science as something that has been rigorously tested and examined, and proven to be true beyond any doubt. There are some accepted 'laws' in science but that is seen in physics or math.
What are the classical scientific?
The classical scientific methods are systematic processes used by scientists to investigate natural phenomena, which typically include making observations, forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, and analyzing data to draw conclusions. These methods are designed to ensure that scientific research is conducted rigorously and reliably.
What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory is?
A hypothesis attempts to answer questions by putting forth a plausible explanation that has yet to be rigorously tested. A theory, on the other hand, has already undergone extensive testing by various scientists and is generally accepted as being an accurate explanation of an observation. This doesn't mean the theory is correct; only that current testing has not yet been able to disprove it, and the evidence as it is understood, appears to support it.
