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Wegener made a strong case for continental drift as you may know. E.g. similar rock strata on opposing continents, similar fossil types located in geographically distant regions, evidence of glaciation and the general jig-saw fit of the continents. He could not explain however how the continents moved, that is, what force was acting on them and causing them to drift. He suggested that a combination of centrifugal force from the Earth's rotation and gravitational forces from objects in space (similar to what causes tides) moved the continents. Calculations proved this to be impossible. Since he could not explain the mechanism because little about plate tectonics was known at the time, his ideas were not widely accepted in the scientific community.
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What is the most important thing about a hypothesis?
The most important thing about a hypothesis is that it is testable and falsifiable. This means that the hypothesis can be supported or rejected based on evidence gathered from experiments or observations.
What is most often used to guide scientific inquiries and evaluate proposed explanations made by other scientists?
The scientific method is the most commonly used framework to guide scientific inquiries and evaluate proposed explanations by other scientists. It involves formulating a hypothesis, conducting experiments to test the hypothesis, analyzing results, and drawing conclusions based on evidence. Peer review by other scientists is also crucial for evaluating and validating scientific explanations.
What is a hypothesis for which metal absorbs heat the most?
A hypothesis is a guess based on what you know. Which metal do YOU think will absorb heat the most? Write it as a statement and that will be your hypothesis: "I think _____ will absorb heat the most." It doesn't matter if your hypothesis is right or wrong, just that you have a guess.Of course, then you need to test your hypothesis and actually find out which metal does!
Why did most scientist reject Wegener hypothesis of continental drift?
Because he could not explain how the continents moved.
What two aspects of Wegener's continental drift hypothesis did most Earth scientists object?
The two aspects of Weneger's continental drift hypothesis were objectionable to most Earth Scientist were. One, that gravitational forces of the moon and sun cause the earth's tides and also the movement of continents across the globe. Also, that larger and sturdier continents broke through thinner oceanic crust. Not 100% sure, but thats what my book says.
Can a hypothesis that has been rejected be of any value to scientists?
Yes. But usually a hypothesis (if, then, because statement) is changed overtime to establish a conclusion on the investigation. The point of the collection of the data is to show whether or not the hypothesis was supported, and if not needs to be corrected/modified. Certain parts may still be helpful/kept but in most cases it is changed
Why most geologists rejected Alfred wegeners idea of continental drift?
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Why were most scientists disagreeing with Alfred Wegeners continental drift theory?
There was no evidence to prove it
What happens to a hypothesis that is not supported by data that has been collected and analyzed?
It's most likely to get rejected.
What is the most important thing about a hypothesis?
The most important thing about a hypothesis is that it is testable and falsifiable. This means that the hypothesis can be supported or rejected based on evidence gathered from experiments or observations.
What are most hypothesis based?
Previous observation, instinct of the scientists, or just pure guess.
Why did most scientists reject Wegner theory for nearly a half century?
They rejected Wenger's theory for half a century because he didn't have the evidence to prove his theory No, He did have evidence to prove his theory, they just did not believe him- TheSystem because of their lack of knowledge of the Earth He actually had evidence, but it was actually because the hypothesis interferred with their own hypothesis about how mountains form.
If a researcher has their hypothesis rejected what should they do next?
They should go back to the theories on which the hypothesis was based and determine which of them was most likely to have been wrong. This should be followed by either coming up with a modification of the theory or the development of a new theory.
Can a hypothesis be changed?
Yes, a hypothesis can be changed based on new evidence or data that contradicts the original hypothesis. It is important for scientists to revise their hypotheses in order to accurately reflect the most current understanding of a phenomenon or issue.
What is another name for the scientific method?
The Null Hypothesis. May be referred to as (H0). It is a statistical test and tricky in that this Null hypothesis can never be tested, so is tested in conjunction with some other hypothesis in such a way as the testing procedure, measurements made, will be done in a way as to show which hypothesis is more likely. An example is given in Wikipedia regarding the tossing of a coin is worth viewing. Null Hypothesis : we have a normal coin Alternative Hypothesis one: we have a double headed coin alternative Hypothesis two: Some unknown influence on an not normal coin if a coin is tossed many times, say 100, and comes up heads each time the Null hypothesis is least likely of the three and REJECTED in favour of one of the other alternatives. if the coin flips over and over and over easily but always lands heads up, most likely hypothesis two is correct and the Null Hypothesis REJECTED. if the coin acts real strange by not going end over end and immediately falls very quickly down to land one particular side up hypothesis three is more likely and the Null Hypothesis REJECTED. if the coin acts normally going end over end and lands about as many times heads as it does tails the Null Hypothesis is RETAINED as most likely. The Null Hypothesis is either retained [kept as most likely true] or it is rejected in favour of the alternative. so it can be seen choosing which alternative to test against is always best and the simplest is generally the one to look at. refer also Ocams Razor.
What is a hypothesis formed from?
A hypothesis is formed from a question. this question is most likely to get scientists debating on weather it is true or not, and this is where the hypothesis comes from. a hypothosis can either be true or false. you will use a hypothesis in science for your G.C.S.E and sometimes in mathematics.
When using scientific methods to solve a problem a scientists most likely to do after forming a hypothesis?
After forming a hypothesis, a scientist is most likely to design and conduct experiments to test the hypothesis. This involves systematically collecting data and making observations to determine whether the hypothesis is supported or refuted. The results of these experiments will help the scientist draw conclusions and may lead to further testing or the development of new hypotheses.
