Question

choose the best answers.
3.08) __ to accept a conclusion, there should be __.
a. perfect predictions c. inference
b. empirical evidence d. opinions
3.09) ____ what is the claim - evidence - reasoning method?
a. a way of applauding scientific claims
b. a method of communicating scientific findings
c. a way of gathering and analyzing data to support a hypothesis
d. a process of peer review for scientific articles
3.010) ______ are helpful for showing events from the past.
a. computer models
b. drawings
c. physical models

Explanation:

• For 3.08: In science, empirical evidence (observable and measurable data) is crucial to accept a conclusion. Perfect predictions (A) are rare, inference (C) is a process, and opinions (D) are subjective.
• For 3.09: The claim - evidence - reasoning method is used to communicate scientific findings. Option A is incorrect as it's not about applauding. Option C is more about the scientific method steps before this communication. Option D is about peer - review, not this specific method.
• For 3.10: Physical models can represent past events. Computer models (A) are more for simulations (often real - time or future - oriented in some cases), and drawings (B) are less comprehensive than physical models for showing past events.

Answer:

3.08) B. empirical evidence
3.09) B. a method of communicating scientific findings
3.10) C. Physical models