Science Review Questions

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1. Define the following (click on the word to view the answer):

hypothesis

control

theory

2. Do scientists prove hypotheses? If not, what do they do? [answer]

3. What is the role of statistical analysis in the process of scientific investigation?

4. How is the concept of "proof" involved in a scientific investigation? Do scientists prove hypotheses? Explain.

5. Give an example from everyday life of hiow you would use scientific methodology.