Question

conducting experiments allows scientists to gather evidence to support or refute their hypotheses. * 1 point
true
false
scientific explanations are based on evidence that can be observed or measured. * 1 point
true
false
scientific explanations are based on evidence that can be observed or measured. * 1 point
true
false
predicting what might happen in a future volcanic eruption based on past data is an example of a goal of science. * 1 point
true
false
believing something to be true simply because a respected authority figure says so is a scientific way of knowing. * 1 point
true
false
the scientific method is only used by scientists in laboratories and has no relevance to everyday problem - solving. * 1 point
true
false

Explanation:

1. Conducting experiments is a key part of the scientific method to test hypotheses, so it's true.
2. Scientific explanations rely on observable or measurable evidence, so it's true.
3. (Same as 2, true for the same reason).
4. Predicting future events based on past data is a goal of science, so it's true.
5. Scientific knowledge is based on evidence, not just authority, so it's false.
6. The scientific method is applicable in everyday problem - solving, not just in labs, so it's false.

Answer:

1. True
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. False
6. False