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Why can a hypothesis never be proven that it is true?

Only some hypothesizes have been proven not to be true. The reason that is that a hypothesis is the same thing as a prediction. Just as you could predict that, for example, the weather was going to be cloudy today, but it turned out sunny, a scientist could predict, or hypothesize, that in a certain experiment, for example, there would be a chemical reaction, but there wasn't.


What is at the heart of the scientific method in all sciences?

Experimentation is at the heart of the scientific method. Any scientist begins with the observation of natural phenomena, hypothesizes what may account for such phenomena, tests the hypotheses by manipulating some aspect of nature that can be controlled, and measures the result against the state of affairs when no such manipulation is implemented. In this way, hypotheses that do not match nature's laws are falsified when the independent variables manipulated do not account for predictable results. The falsifiability of hypotheses is the hallmark of science. Without experimentation, there is no science.Once there is an experimental finding that seems to demonstrate some understanding of how nature works, the results are communicated so that others may confirm or deny the reliability of the hypotheses now bolstered by evidence. This limits the probability that experimental results occurred by chance or were the outcome of human error. Thus, another important feature of science is replication. Any method used in any field of science must be reproduced by independent observers in order to be useful.


How is a theory different from a scientific fact or a law?

Before that can be adequately answered, you need to understand the foundation of science. The whole idea of science is to learn about nature by one's senses. Back before the early part of the nineteenth century, the senses included the spiritual side as well, but that was later dismissed because "how I feel" is a very subjective term.In a sense, all knowledge gained through experimentation is "theory"; none is fact. Mathematics gets closest to pure "knowledge," but the honest mathematician will admit that all is based on theorems.Bottom line: "Scientific fact" does not exist."Scientific law" is a different animal because of the way scientists decipher the universe.An effect is witnessed.The niche is observed to see the antecedent of the effect.Once cause and effect is loosely connected, the scientist "hypothesizes" the association.The scientist performs tests to confirm the linkage, both in nature and in isolation. Part of this process requires that other scientists review the hypothesis as well. If they can reproduce cause and effect, the original scientist moves the hypothesis to theorem. However, this is just the beginning, since theorems demand reverification.Scientific law is the cause and effect: "If this happens, expect this." In other words, the theorem drives the law. When scientists elevate any theory to "law," they diminish the purpose, intent, and directive of science. A "fact" is indisputable, leaving no room for experimentation.


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What is the relationship between hypothesis-scientific theory?

scientific theories are build on different hypothesizes


How can scientist collect data about the galaxy?

Satilights take pictures of the galaxy, and scientists make hypothesizes.


What is the Ancient Alien or Astronaut theory is it be plausible?

It hypothesizes that aliens have been visiting and shaping human civilization for thousands of years. It is not a plausible theory and is certainly not accepted in science.


The evolutionary theory of government origin hypothesizes that the state started out as?

Small, separate family units or clans cooperate or "team-up" with each other to better their chances of survival.


Maria would like to determine how mixing two solutions that chemically react with each other affects the density of the solutions. Maria hypothesizes that the solutions will increase in density. Maria?

maria is not godd


A chemist hypothesizes that mercury oxide will undergo a decomposition reaction if it reaches a certain temperature When the chemist designs his experiment what should be the only independen?

The only independent variable should be the temperature at which the mercury oxide is heated. This variable will be manipulated by the chemist to determine its effect on the decomposition of mercury oxide.


Why can a hypothesis never be proven that it is true?

Only some hypothesizes have been proven not to be true. The reason that is that a hypothesis is the same thing as a prediction. Just as you could predict that, for example, the weather was going to be cloudy today, but it turned out sunny, a scientist could predict, or hypothesize, that in a certain experiment, for example, there would be a chemical reaction, but there wasn't.


What is an independent variable in science?

An independant variable is the variable in science that you'll be changing throughout the experiment. Like if you were experimenting on plants, the independant variable is how many plants you'll be taking out and putting back in. For example, you take out one of the bad plants and include three more.


What is the method used to solve a problem?

One common method to solve a problem is the problem-solving process, which involves defining the problem, brainstorming possible solutions, evaluating these solutions, choosing the best one, and implementing it. Other methods include trial and error, breaking the problem into smaller parts, seeking advice from others, and using previous experience or knowledge.


Maria would like to determine how mixing two solutions that chemically react with each other affects the density of the solutions Maria hypothesizes that the solutions will increase in density Maria?

Maria's hypothesis is incorrect. When two solutions react chemically with each other, they may form a new compound with a different density, or the density may remain the same. The change in density depends on the specific reaction and the properties of the new compound formed. Maria should conduct an experiment to determine the actual effect on density.


Discuss the importance of the master production schedule in an MRP system?

The master production schedule “drives” the system. It states the planned due dates for end items. Material requirements planning computer runs, however, involve an iterative process. The master production schedule “proposes” or “hypothesizes” a tentative schedule. After the MRP run with this schedule, the shop scheduler examines the MRP plan for impractical loads on the productive system—either by stating excessive demands on personnel or equipment, or in excessive idle time. Then the master production schedule is revised and the program is run again.