Which of the Following Statements About the Scientific Method Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the scientific method is false?

• A)A scientific theory is never considered finally proved.
• B)Data used to generate a hypothesis may come from observations,experiments,and chance findings.
• C)A theory that has accumulated a substantial body of experimental support is called a hypothesis.
• D)A scientific model represents some aspect of nature based on a set of hypotheses and theories.

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Definitions:

Random Variation

The unpredictable fluctuations or differences that can occur within any process or set of data due to chance.

Exponential Smoothing

A time series forecasting method for data smoothing using exponential window functions.

Customer Demand

The quantity of products or services that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices over a given period of time, influencing production and pricing strategies.

Consensus Forecast

A forecasting method involving the aggregation of predictions from various experts or models, aiming for a more accurate and reliable outcome by considering multiple perspectives.