Apologia General Science
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Counter Example | An example that contradicts a conclusion
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Hypothesis | An educated guess that attempts to explain an observation or answer a question.
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Scientific Law | a theory that has been tested by and is consistent with generations of data.
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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.
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When scientists discovered high-temperature superconductors, it was quite surprising. Why? | They were surprised because a scientific theory said they should not exist.
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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.
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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.
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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
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