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Unless a hypothesis can be found to be false it is not a scientific inquiry?
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I have an hypothesis that light waves are made up of particles. This is a valid scientific inquiry yet it cannot be proved false, because under certain circumstances, light waves behave like particles.
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Scientific inquiry definition?
The National Science Education Standards define scientific inquiry as "the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence derived from their work. Scientific inquiry also refers to the activities through which students develop knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, as well as an understanding of how scientists study the natural world." DEPENDS ON GRADE LEVLE
Does a scientific hypothesis describe an observed pattern in nature without attempting to explain it?
False
What is the role of falsification in the context of scientific statements?
In order to be able to demonstrate that a statement is true, there has to be some test for it to pass; if it does not pass the test it can be considered false. So, a statement that is testable can also be called falsifiable. That does not mean that it is false, it just means that until you have tested it, there is a theoretical possibility that it will turn out to be false. This is considered to be a necessary part of any scientific hypothesis. If you make a hypothesis which cannot be tested, then it has no scientific use.
Is the statement 'When a hypothesis is tested and shown to be incorrect the experiment is a failure' true or false?
False, your hypothesis has fallacies.
What is meant by saying a hypothesis must be testable?
It must be possible to observe whether the hypothesis is true.
Is this true or false. A scientific inquiry often began with developing a hypothesis?
False
Scientific inquiry definition?
The National Science Education Standards define scientific inquiry as "the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence derived from their work. Scientific inquiry also refers to the activities through which students develop knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, as well as an understanding of how scientists study the natural world." DEPENDS ON GRADE LEVLE
True or false- if false please fill in the blank Unlike a scientific theory a scientific hypothesis describes an observed pattern in nature without attempting to explain it replace hypothesis?
it is false!
is this true or false the first step in the scientific method is forming a hypothesis?
false
Is a law a possible explanation for a scientific question?
false is a hypothesis
Is it true or false that a scientific theory can never be disproven?
Scientific theories can be disproved. This is a key part of the scientific method, creating hypothesis that can be disproved if they are incorrect. However, you can never really prove a hypothesis - you can find evidence that either fits or doesn't fit. If it doesn't fit the hypothesis needs to be revised or thrown out. If the evidence supports the hypothesis, there may be something that you are missing which may reject the hypothesis.
Is it true or false that a procedure done under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis is an inquiry?
True
What does scientific hypothesis mean?
It is a falsifiable theory about some scientific aspect. Falsifiable means that it must be possible to devise a test whose outcome can prove the hypothesis is false.
In order to be considered scientific a hypothesis must be?
It is necessary for a hypothesis to have two things, the words IF and THEN. Another word can be added, BECAUSE. A successful hypothesis has to have all three.
Which two of the following characteristic must a hypothesis possess in order to be considered to be scientific?
A hypothesis must possess capable of being proven false and testable in order to be considered to be scientific.
Scientific experiments should be done many times before a hypothesis can be supported?
False
Scientific must be testable and capable of being proven false.?
testable
