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What is a scientific theory?
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A broad, natural explanation for a wide range of phenomena that is strongly supported by many different lines of evidence
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What is an example of a scientific theory?
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Ex. Theory of gravity
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What is the process of making observations then forming and testing hypotheses?
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The scientific process
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What do we call generalizations based on multiple observations?
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Inductions
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What is a tentative answer to a knowledge-based question?
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Hypothesis
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T/F: You can never prove a hypothesis
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T
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Is correlation the same as causation?
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No, correlation means that there is a relationship between two factors but it does not mean it specifically causes something
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