Which of the Following Statements Best Embodies the Qualities of a Scientific

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best embodies the qualities of a scientific theory?

• A)Prairies that have large herds of bison show greater plant diversity than prairies without bison.
• B)Dangerous wildfires in California could be avoided by better fire prevention strategies.
• C)Squirrels in central Illinois prefer to build their nests in oak trees instead of hickory trees.
• D)All gases,liquids,and solids consist of atoms.

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Definitions:

Vygotsky's

This refers to the theories of Soviet psychologist Lev Vygotsky, who emphasized the sociocultural influences on a child's development and the importance of social interaction in the learning process.

Bronfenbrenner's

Refers to the ecological systems theory developed by Urie Bronfenbrenner, which examines how environmental layers influence human development.

Microsystem

In ecological systems theory, the immediate environments with which an individual interacts, such as family and school.

Mesosystem

A term from Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory referring to the interconnections between the microsystems, or the immediate environments, in a person's life.