Question

select all of the correct answers.

which statements are true?

• science is a collection of facts that does not evolve. we have gained all the knowledge we can from science.
• scientists observe natural events occurring around them. they question these observations and investigate them.
• all scientists follow one scientific method of investigation.
• if a hypothesis is not verified by the results from the scientific method, scientists may either redo the process or create a new hypothesis.
• once they reach a conclusion, scientists often keep the results to themselves.

Explanation:

Evaluate statements about the nature of science

• Statement 1: "Science is a collection of facts that does not evolve..." is false because scientific knowledge is dynamic and constantly updated.
• Statement 2: "Scientists observe natural events occurring around them. They question these observations and investigate them." is true as it describes the core of scientific inquiry.
• Statement 3: "All scientists follow one scientific method of investigation." is false because scientific investigations can take many different paths and are not restricted to a single rigid sequence.

Evaluate statements about hypotheses and communication

• Statement 4: "If a hypothesis is not verified by the results from the scientific method, scientists may either redo the process or create a new hypothesis." is true because unverified hypotheses lead to refinement or new ideas.
• Statement 5: "Once they reach a conclusion, scientists often keep the results to themselves." is false because peer review and sharing results are fundamental to scientific progress.

Answer:

• Science is a collection of facts that does not evolve. We have gained all the knowledge we can from science.
• Scientists observe natural events occurring around them. They question these observations and investigate them. (Correct answer)
• All scientists follow one scientific method of investigation.
• If a hypothesis is not verified by the results from the scientific method, scientists may either redo the process or create a new hypothesis. (Correct answer)
• Once they reach a conclusion, scientists often keep the results to themselves.