The Capacity of Scientific Hypotheses to Be Matched Against Nature

question 33

Multiple Choice

The capacity of scientific hypotheses to be matched against nature to see whether the hypotheses are confirmed or refuted is called

• A) testability.
• B) objectivity.
• C) theory building.
• D) evidence.

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Definitions:

Carolina

Carolina was originally a British colony in North America, which was later divided into North Carolina and South Carolina in the early 18th century.

Virginia Frontiers

The boundary or edge regions of Virginia during the colonial and early national periods, characterized by settlement expansion, conflict with Native American tribes, and economic development.

Treaty of Paris

The agreement signed in 1783 that ended the American Revolutionary War, recognizing American independence from Britain.

North American

Pertaining to the continent that includes Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Greenland, characterized by diverse cultures, languages, and ecosystems.