Which of the Following Statements Is Incorrect

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

• A)The scientific method is a way of looking at the world that is different from non-science forms of inquiry.
• B)The scientific method does not allow for the use of inferences, and everything must be proved by direct observation.
• C)A theory is a tentative explanation of the behavior or properties of matter.
• D)Scientists must isolate and study one variable at a time when performing experiments.
• E)A behavior of matter that has universal validity is called a law.

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Definitions:

Specialized Receptor Cells

Cells located in sensory organs that are tailored to detect specific types of stimuli, such as light, sound, taste, or touch.

Nociceptors

Specialized sensory receptors responsible for detecting harmful stimuli and potentially damaging conditions, signaling the sensation of pain.

Harmful Stimulus

A dangerous or damaging external factor or event that elicits a response from a living organism.

Vestibular Sacs

Sensory organs located in the inner ear that contribute to balance and spatial orientation by detecting linear accelerations and gravity.