Which Statement Regarding the Scientific Method Is False

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding the scientific method is false?

• A)A theory that has been repeatedly supported is sometimes called a law.
• B)Consistent observations about a hypothesis may lead to a theory.
• C)Theories formed in everyday life carry the same validity as a scientific theory.
• D)Only one experimental variable is used in a controlled experiment.
• E)Published research should provide enough detail to allow anyone to repeat the experiment in the same manner.

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