Question

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What happens when new evidence is found that contradicts part of a theory?(1 point)
Responses

New pieces are added to the original ideas.
New pieces are added to the original ideas.

Science reevaluates the validity of the theory.
Science reevaluates the validity of the theory.

The theory is discarded for a new one.
The theory is discarded for a new one.

It gets ignored to maintain the original idea.

Answer 1

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3: The theory is discarded for a new one.

Answer 2

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How does a hypothesis differ from a scientific theory?(1 point)
Responses

Theories are well established with lots of evidence to support their claims.
Theories are well established with lots of evidence to support their claims.

Hypotheses can change with new evidence, but theories remain constant.
Hypotheses can change with new evidence, but theories remain constant.

Theories always lead to the development of new scientific ideas.
Theories always lead to the development of new scientific ideas.

Hypotheses are testable, while theories only exist conditionally.

Answer 3

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2: Hypotheses can change with new evidence, but theories remain constant.

Answer 4

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When new evidence is found that contradicts part of a theory, science typically reevaluates the validity of the theory. This means that scientists analyze the new evidence and assess its impact on the existing theory. They may choose to modify or adjust the theory to accommodate the new evidence and incorporate it into the original ideas. In some cases, the theory may even be discarded entirely and replaced with a new one if the contradictory evidence is strong enough. However, it is important to note that scientists generally do not ignore contradictory evidence in order to maintain the original idea. The scientific process encourages critical analysis and the consideration of new evidence to refine and advance our understanding of the world.