« previous next »

Author Question: What is the difference between discovery science and hypothesis-driven science? (Read 2205 times)

Mr. Wonderful

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 866
on: Apr 23, 2014
What is the difference between discovery science and hypothesis-driven science?
A) Discovery science "discovers" new knowledge, whereas hypothesis-driven science does not.
B) Discovery science is based on deductive reasoning, whereas hypothesis-driven science is based on inductive reasoning.
C) Discovery science is mostly about describing nature, whereas hypothesis-driven science tries to explain nature.
D) Discovery science involves predictions about outcomes, whereas hypothesis-driven science involves tentative answers to specific questions.


Millan

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 368
Reply #1 on: May 12, 2014
This is for essentials biology, right? the answer is C. Bye for now.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

Mr. Wonderful

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 866
Reply #2 on: May 12, 2014
Thx a lot, Millan - this helps so much.


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms that may signify an eye tumor include general blurred vision, bulging eye(s), double vision, a sensation of a foreign body in the eye(s), iris defects, limited ability to move the eyelid(s), limited ability to move the eye(s), pain or discomfort in or around the eyes or eyelids, red or pink eyes, white or cloud spots on the eye(s), colored spots on the eyelid(s), swelling around the eyes, swollen eyelid(s), and general vision loss.

Did you know?

Vampire bats have a natural anticoagulant in their saliva that permits continuous bleeding after they painlessly open a wound with their incisors. This capillary blood does not cause any significant blood loss to their victims.

Did you know?

According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, lung disease is the third leading killer in the United States, responsible for one in seven deaths. It is the leading cause of death among infants under the age of one year.

Did you know?

By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.

Did you know?

Pregnant women usually experience a heightened sense of smell beginning late in the first trimester. Some experts call this the body's way of protecting a pregnant woman from foods that are unsafe for the fetus.

The steps of the scientific method, also known as hypothesis testing The steps of the scientific method, also known as hypothesis testing
Flower part number is a characteristic difference between monocots and eudicots (a) Flowers and buds Flower part number is a characteristic difference between monocots and eudicots (a) Flowers and buds
The difference between AZT-sensitive versus AZT-resistant reverse transcriptases The difference between AZT-sensitive versus AZT-resistant reverse transcriptases
Science Montage Science Montage
science science
A sidewheeler on the Mississippi. In 1856 Samuel Clemens became an apprentice to a steamboat pilot a A sidewheeler on the Mississippi. In 1856 Samuel Clemens became an apprentice to a steamboat pilot a
Video: Pressure volume relationships - Normal inspiration and expiration

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library