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Scientific Methods

Question 7 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

A scientist would most likely need to update her model when it

Answer
A
has become too simple.
B
no longer supports the latest results.
C
reduces the need for verbal explanation of data.
D
no longer appears interesting.

Explanation

A scientific model should be updated when new evidence or results are not consistent with what the model predicts. If it no longer supports the latest results, the scientist needs to revise it so it better explains the evidence. Being simple, reducing the need for verbal explanation, or seeming uninteresting are not by themselves reasons to change a model.

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