Question

1. after analyzing the results of the experiment, valeria asks if her hypothesis should be classified as a theory. which is the best response to valerias question? (b) yes, but only if additional experiments show similar results. (a) yes, because her data support the hypothesis. (e) no, because a theory and a hypothesis do not relate to one another. (d) no, because a theory is a highly reliable explanation that incorporates many well - tested hypotheses. (c) no, because the experiment did not provide enough data to support the hypothesis. evolutionary theory has become the central organizing principle of biological science. could this scientific theory ever become a scientific law? (c) no, because a theory is a complex explanation that does not become a law. (a) yes, if scientists decide that enough evidence supports the theory. (d) no, because a theory can be proven correct while a law cannot be proven. (e) no, because a theory cannot be proven correct while a law can be proven. (b) yes, if the theory is shown to predict future events.

Explanation:

For the first question, a theory is a well - established explanation that incorporates many well - tested hypotheses. Just having data from one experiment to support a hypothesis is not enough to classify it as a theory. More experiments with similar results are needed. For the second question, a scientific theory is a complex explanation of natural phenomena and is different from a scientific law. A law describes a relationship in nature, while a theory explains why and how things happen. A theory does not become a law.

Answer:

1. B. Yes, but only if additional experiments show similar results
2. C. No, because a theory is a complex explanation that does not become a law