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:

Financial Statements

These are formal records that detail a company's financial activities and condition, typically including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Adjustments

Modifications made to financial records or statements to correct errors, account for accruals, or align with accounting principles.

Adjusting Entries

Entries made in accounting at the end of an accounting period to allocate income and expenditures to the period in which they actually occurred.

Post-Closing Trial Balance

A listing of all company accounts that remain after closing entries are made, used to check the accuracy of closing procedures and the balance of permanent accounts.