When Scientists Use the Scientific Method,they Use Terms to Indicate

question 27

Multiple Choice

When scientists use the scientific method,they use terms to indicate their degree of certainty.Which of the following terms conveys the least degree of certainty?

• A)theory
• B)hypothesis
• C)law
• D)both hypothesis and theory
• E)both theory and law

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Definitions:

Phases

Describes distinct stages or periods in a process of development or change.

Collective Conscience

A set of shared beliefs, ideas, and moral attitudes which operate as a unifying force within society, according to Emile Durkheim.

Shared Meanings

The common understanding or interpretation of signs, symbols, or behaviors among members of a society or group.

World Views

The fundamental cognitive orientation of an individual or society encompassing the whole of the individual's or society's knowledge and point of view.