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cartlidgeashley

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Theories are not facts but are
 
  a. tested explanations of facts.
  b. ideas scientists have.
  c. provisional statements to be further researched.
  d. untested hypotheses.
  e. absolute truths.

Question 2

The initial step in the scientific method is
 
  a. the formation of a theory.
  b. the formation of a hypothesis.
  c. to perform an experiment.
  d. to publish a scientific article.
  e. to collect data and establish facts.



rachel

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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b



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