Ch. 1 Test-7th grade

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One useful tool that may help a scientist interpret data by revealing unexpected patterns is a

A scientist’s open-mindedness should always be balanced by ____________________, which is having an attitude of doubt.

Making decisions and drawing conclusions based on available evidence involves using which kind of thinking

Interpreting observations based on reasoning from what you already know is called

Why would a scientist reject a scientific theory

In a scientific experiment, facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations are called

Scientists who are eager to learn more about the topics they study possess the attitude of

A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results is called a