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Apol. Gen Science #2
Apologia Exploring Creation with General Science 2nd ed. Module2
Question | Answer |
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counter-example | An example that contradicts a conclusion |
Hypothesis | An educated guess that attempts to explain an observation or answer a question |
Theory | A hypothesis that has been tested with a significant amount of data |
Scientific Law | A theory that has been tested by and is consistent with generations of data |
Put into their proper order: a. Theory is now a law b. Hypothesis is now a theory c. Make observations d. Perform experiments to confirm the hypothesis e. Form a hypothesis f. Perform many experiments over several years | Make observations Form a hypothesis Perform experiments to confirm hypothesis Hypothesis is now a theory Perform many experiments over several years Theory is now a law |
What is wrong with the following statement "All objects, regardless of their weight, fall at the same rate | It does not mention air. In the absence of air, all objects, regardless of weight fall at the same rate. |
When scientists discovered high-temperature superconductors, it was quite surprising. Why? | They were surprised because a scientific theory said they should not exist. |
Name the 3 limitations of Science | a. It cannot prove anything b. It is not 100% reliable c. It must conform to the scientific method |
There is a lot of interest in how life originated on this planet. Can such a subject by studied by science? | Yes, science can be used to study ANY question, as long as the scientific method is used. |