Which sentence best describes the logic of scientific...

Name: Problem 7, Chapter 1: Campbell Biology
Uploaded: 2021-01-29T18:36:31-08:00
Duration: 2 min
Channel: Michelle Jugovich
Description: Which sentence best describes the logic of scientific inquiry? (A) If I generate a testable hypothesis, tests and observations will support it. (B) If my prediction is correct, it will lead to a testable hypothesis. (C) If my observations are accurate, they will support my hypothesis. (D) If my prediction turns out to be correct, my hypothesis is supported.

Which sentence best describes the logic of scientific inquiry? (A) If I generate a testable hypothesis, tests and observations will support it. (B) If my prediction is correct, it will lead to a testable hypothesis. (C) If my observations are accurate, they will support my hypothesis. (D) If my prediction turns out to be correct, my hypothesis is supported.

Which sentence best describes the logic of scientific inquiry?
(A) If I generate a testable hypothesis, tests and observations will support it.
(B) If my prediction is correct, it will lead to a testable hypothesis.
(C) If my observations are accurate, they will support my hypothesis.
(D) If my prediction turns out to be correct, my hypothesis is supported.

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Key Concepts

Empirical Testing

Empirical testing involves conducting experiments or making observations to collect data that support or contradict a hypothesis. This process is central to scientific inquiry, as it helps validate, refine, or refute proposed explanations, ensuring that conclusions are based on observable evidence.

Prediction

A prediction is a specific, testable outcome that logically follows from a hypothesis. If the hypothesis is correct, then the prediction should occur when the experiment is conducted or when observations are made.

Scientific Inquiry

Scientific inquiry is a systematic process used to ask questions, develop hypotheses, design experiments, and analyze data in order to understand natural phenomena. It relies on evidence, observation, and experimentation to build reliable knowledge and improve our understanding of the world.

Hypothesis

A hypothesis is a tentative explanation that can be tested through experiments and observations. It is formulated in a way that makes it possible to derive predictions and then determine its validity based on empirical evidence.

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