Hypotheses, Theories, and Laws Answers

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Choose the statements that accurately describe a good hypothesis.A good hypothesis is based on one’s personal opinion.A good hypothesis can be tested.A good hypothesis leads to a test with measureable results.A good hypothesis is not always based on prior knowledge or research.A good hypothesis answers or explains a scientific question.

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A good hypothesis is based on one’s personal opinion.
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A good hypothesis can be tested.
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A good hypothesis leads to a test with measureable results.
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A good hypothesis is not always based on prior knowledge or research.
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A good hypothesis answers or explains a scientific question.
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Determine whether the descriptions relate to hypotheses, theories, or laws.

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are not replaced.:Laws
can help predict future events.:Theories
come from scientific questions.:Hypotheses
must be testable.:Hypotheses
are statements, not explanations.:Laws
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Hypotheses✔ TheoriesLaws

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Hypotheses
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✔ Theories
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Laws
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✔ Hypotheses Theories Laws

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✔ Hypotheses
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Theories
C
Laws
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✔ Hypotheses Theories Laws

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✔ Hypotheses
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Theories
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Laws
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HypothesesTheories✔ Laws

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Hypotheses
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Theories
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✔ Laws
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Which statements apply to laws? Check all that apply.A law is a factual statement.A law is testable.A law is a possible answer to a scientific question.A law is an explanation.A law cannot be changed or replaced.

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A law is a factual statement.
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A law is testable.
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A law is a possible answer to a scientific question.
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A law is an explanation.
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A law cannot be changed or replaced.
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Which statements apply to theories? Check all that apply.A theory is a factual statement.A theory is well-tested and widely accepted.A theory is an explanation.A theory cannot be revised or replaced.A theory can help predict future events.

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A theory is a factual statement.
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A theory is well-tested and widely accepted.
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A theory is an explanation.
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A theory cannot be revised or replaced.
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A theory can help predict future events.
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What happens when an experiment with new information or new technology produces results that support an existing theory?

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The theory is considered proven.
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The theory is revised or updated.
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The theory becomes a law.
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The evidence is ignored and thrown away.
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Determine whether the descriptions relate to hypotheses, theories, or laws.

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are not replaced.:Laws
can help predict future events.:Theories
come from scientific questions.:Hypotheses
must be testable.:Hypotheses
are statements, not explanations.:Laws

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