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Evaluating Scientific Explanations

Question 7 • FL-2001340-Environmental Science A-CR

Which is a characteristic of a scientific claim?

Answer
A
it is supported by a controlled experiment with multiple trials that can be repeated by others
B
it is another way to describe the controlled variables in an experiment
C
it involves an experiment with multiple variables that can be repeated by others
D
it is an if-then statement that predicts the most likely results of an experiment

Explanation

A scientific claim is supported by evidence from an investigation and should be testable and reproducible. A controlled experiment with multiple trials helps show that the result is reliable and can be repeated by others. Choice D describes a hypothesis, which predicts what may happen in an experiment.

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