Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 1, The Science of Biology - Assessment - 1.1 What is Science? - Understanding Key Concepts/Think Critically - Page 28: 8

Answer

A hypothesis is based on observations that a scientist has made. The main way a hypothesis can help is by letting scientists reach a logical conclusion and explanation using a methodical approach. Whether a hypothesis is proved correct or incorrect, it is still new knowledge that has been gained.

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A hypothesis is based on observations that a scientist has made. The main way a hypothesis can help is by letting scientists reach a logical conclusion and explanation using a methodical approach. Whether a hypothesis is proved correct or incorrect, it is still new knowledge that has been gained.
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