The Scientific Method Is a Process by Which Scientists

question 55

Multiple Choice

The scientific method is a process by which scientists

• A) prove theories to be known facts.
• B) gain confidence in theories by failing to prove them wrong.
• C) show all theories to be wrong.
• D) test the ideas of Aristotle.

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Definitions:

Consumer Price Index

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, used to estimate inflation.

Annual Inflation Rate

The percentage increase in the price level of goods and services in an economy over a year.

Overestimating

The act of assessing something more highly than its actual value or performance, often leading to errors in judgment or planning.

Structurally Unemployed

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