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What is a
scientific theory
?
A general
law
or
principle
that is used to
explain
something
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How is a hypothesis formed in scientific research?
By using a
scientific theory
to make
predictions
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What is the definition of
empirical method
?
Gathering
evidence
from direct
experience
or
observation
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What does it mean for data to be tangible in research?
Data must be collected in a
physical
or
observable
form
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What is a paradigm in scientific research?
Basic
assumptions
and
methods
accepted by a
discipline
Guides how research is
conducted
within that
field
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When does a paradigm shift
occur
?
When an old paradigm is
disproven
or a better
belief
is established
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What does
replicability
refer to in research?
Whether a method or finding can be
repeated
in the
same
way
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Why is objectivity important in research?
It minimizes
bias
and eliminates
personal
or
subjective
ideas
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What is
falsification
in the context of
scientific theories
?
Binding evidence to
disprove
a theory
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What characterizes the strongest scientific theories?
They
survive
most attempts to
falsify
them
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