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Bio 100 Marci Adams BYU Exam 1 2025 Questions and Answers Scientific Theory - ....ANSWER ...-An explanation of natural phenomena developed through extensive and reproducible observations; more general and reliable than hypothesis Hypothesis - ....ANSWER ...-a proposed explanation for a phenomenon based on available evidence that leads to a prediction that can be tested Inductive Reasoning - ....ANSWER ...-how scientific theories arise. It's when you make a broad generalization based on many supporting observations, not based on things that contradict it. Deductive Reasoning - ....ANSWER ...-General --> Specific. used after a scientific theory is made. You take a generalization and then generate a hypothesis to say how an experiment will turn out, based on a previously existing theory. Deductive reasoning example - ....ANSWER ...-it's where you conclude specific observations are true based on supported broad generalization. Like based on cell theory, if you find a new thing that has characteristics of life, you can conclude it's made of cells. Inductive Reasoning example - ....ANSWER ...-Specific --> General makes broad generalizations from specific observations. "the neighbors dog just barked. …FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 1