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Which terms describe an educated guess about what the answer might be?
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∙ 7y ago
An "hypothesis" is a proposed answer to a scientific question. Hypotheses should be compatible with what is already known, and should be testable through further experiment.
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What is one word for an educated guess?
The word hypothesis is another word for an educated guess.Similar terms include theory and speculation.
What is a n aducated guess?
An educated guess is made based off of information and observations, in other terms it is also known as the hypothesis part of the scientific method.
Which terms are used to describe leaf margins?
anything, you go and guess.
Why are terms such as rule of thumb an educated guess an intuitive judgment or common sense labeled as heuristic?
Heuristic is a term which depends on experience to formulate an opinion. Therefore, the terms "rule of thumb", "educated guess", "intuitive judgment", and "common sense", are heuristic because they refer to types of information or speculations which are based upon experience.
Empirical referent in terms of concept analysis?
Empirical referents in terms of concept analysis are ways to measure and demonstrate a certain occurrence. This information helps in terms of allowing those with this information to make an educated guess as to an outcome.
Is it correct or incorrect in science to define a theory as someone's best guess?
If a scientist were being modest, or trying to describe theory in layman's terms, then yes, this might be an accurate description. However, a true theory is backed up by scientific data and observation, so guess might not be an accurate term. A good theory, like relativity or quantum theory, has so much observational data backing it up that it is barely a guess any more.
What does hypothosis mean?
A hypothesis is a guess of what may happen in a future event based on facts and, sometimes, opinions that have been acquired before-hand that help support said guess. To put it into simpler terms, it's an educated guess. In the scientific method, making a hypothesis is either step two or three, depending on which method you are using (Step 1 being ask a question and 2 being make a hypothesis or step 1 being ask a question, 2 being do research, and 3 being make a hypothesis). Hope this helps!
Describe the factors that might cause magma to form a laccolith instead of a sill?
Simple terms- Chemical and Physical particles
What examples did George Washington set for future presidents to follow?
According to my educated guess it shall be precedents. pronounce:per/ece/dent It's usually like saying president
Which of the following terms does NOT describe a form of a fat?
Which of the following terms does NOT describe a form of a fat?Cholesterol
How do you describe in geometry terms?
Do it!
What does hypothesis mean in geography terms?
guess
