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The discovery of new empirical evidence can lead to changes in scientific knowledge. Which of the following is an example of scientific knowledge changing as a result of empirical evidence?
New information was learned about the properties of the elements.
The elements radium and polonium were added to the Periodic Table of Elements.
A new planet is named after the mathematician who calculated its location.
Einstein expanded Newton’s Laws of Motion to apply to more situations.
A fungus is reclassified to a different genus after a new research article is published.
confirmation within the science community
Dinosaurs had genetic commonalities with modern chickens
New evidence was provided.
Nathan is writing a paper explaining why scientific knowledge changes. Which of the following would provide evidence for a change in scientific knowledge?
New information was learned about the properties of the elements.
The elements radium and polonium were added to the Periodic Table of Elements.
A new planet is named after the mathematician who calculated its location.
Einstein expanded Newton’s Laws of Motion to apply to more situations.
A fungus is reclassified to a different genus after a new research article is published.
confirmation within the science community
Dinosaurs had genetic commonalities with modern chickens
New evidence was provided.
After much debate, what is needed for science knowledge to become a theory?
New information was learned about the properties of the elements.
The elements radium and polonium were added to the Periodic Table of Elements.
A new planet is named after the mathematician who calculated its location.
Einstein expanded Newton’s Laws of Motion to apply to more situations.
A fungus is reclassified to a different genus after a new research article is published.
confirmation within the science community
Dinosaurs had genetic commonalities with modern chickens
New evidence was provided.
Roderick wants to go to medical school because he is fascinated with the brain and how it works. In his studies, he reads scientific explanations about the brain and its functions. They have changed over time. Why would the science have changed?
New information was learned about the properties of the elements.
The elements radium and polonium were added to the Periodic Table of Elements.
A new planet is named after the mathematician who calculated its location.
Einstein expanded Newton’s Laws of Motion to apply to more situations.
A fungus is reclassified to a different genus after a new research article is published.
confirmation within the science community
Dinosaurs had genetic commonalities with modern chickens
New evidence was provided.
The first periodic table of the elements was organized based on atomic weight. But the modern table is organized based on atomic number. How did scientists use logical reasoning to reorganize the periodic table?
New information was learned about the properties of the elements.
The elements radium and polonium were added to the Periodic Table of Elements.
A new planet is named after the mathematician who calculated its location.
Einstein expanded Newton’s Laws of Motion to apply to more situations.
A fungus is reclassified to a different genus after a new research article is published.
confirmation within the science community
Dinosaurs had genetic commonalities with modern chickens
New evidence was provided.
Karise is researching the scientist Madame Curie. She learns that Madame Curie discovered radium, a radioactive element. What evidence is there that science changed as a result of this discovery?
New information was learned about the properties of the elements.
The elements radium and polonium were added to the Periodic Table of Elements.
A new planet is named after the mathematician who calculated its location.
Einstein expanded Newton’s Laws of Motion to apply to more situations.
A fungus is reclassified to a different genus after a new research article is published.
confirmation within the science community
Dinosaurs had genetic commonalities with modern chickens
New evidence was provided.
Scientific knowledge is open to change as new evidence or information is encountered. Which of the following would be a result of new scientific evidence or information?
New information was learned about the properties of the elements.
The elements radium and polonium were added to the Periodic Table of Elements.
A new planet is named after the mathematician who calculated its location.
Einstein expanded Newton’s Laws of Motion to apply to more situations.
A fungus is reclassified to a different genus after a new research article is published.
confirmation within the science community
Dinosaurs had genetic commonalities with modern chickens
New evidence was provided.
Carol heard about the scientists that were able to analyze the genetics of a Tyrannposaurus rex from the DNA in a preserved leg bone. DNA contains the biological instructions that make the species unique. Which of the following is a resulting change
New information was learned about the properties of the elements.
The elements radium and polonium were added to the Periodic Table of Elements.
A new planet is named after the mathematician who calculated its location.
Einstein expanded Newton’s Laws of Motion to apply to more situations.
A fungus is reclassified to a different genus after a new research article is published.
confirmation within the science community
Dinosaurs had genetic commonalities with modern chickens
New evidence was provided.
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