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Theories, Laws, Models

1. Scientific knowledge is the result of a great deal of debate confirmation within the science community. 2. Selecting models 3. Why theories may be may be modified but not discarded 4. Scientific theories are well supported by many, not just 1 perso

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Why is it rare for a theory to be thrown out entirely? (For example if a new piece of evidence doesn't fit.)

Why do scientific theories change?

Which of the following is an example of a theory?

Why do scientists review and replicate their peers' work?

This is a scientific explanation based on many observations during repeated experiments:

This is a scientific explanation is a basic fact that describes the behavior of natural phenomenon:

A scientific law or theory is discarded if

Which of the following would be most likely to be believed by the scientific community?

Most people in 1492 believed the Earth was flat. Columbus looked for a new trade route. Which of the following would be an appropriate model for Columbus to use to navigate the Atlantic Ocean?

Models in science can be a math equation, computer program, or a physical representation.

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