Why do scientists avoid saying that a hypothesis or theory is ...

[armygirl]

Why do scientists avoid saying that a hypothesis or theory is proven?
 
  a. New data could falsify hypotheses or theories.
  b. Scientists are worried about their reputations.
  c. Only scientific laws and paradigms can be proven.
  d. It takes too much work to prove something, so it rarely occurs in science.

Question 2

What is the difference between a deduction and a hypothesis?
 
  a. A hypothesis is more accurate than a deduction.
  b. A deduction is a conclusion whereas a hypothesis is a preliminary explanation.
  c. A deduction cannot be disproven but a hypothesis can.
  d. Scientists work much more with hypotheses than with deductions.

[EAN94]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: b

[armygirl]

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[vickybb89]

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