He discovered that Jupiter has moons.
  • Kepler
  • Galileo
  • Predict future events
  • False
Which of the following statements expresses what we mean by a scientific theory?
  • in explaining natural phenomena, the simplest explanation consistent with the observations is to be preferred.
  • A model can be used to explain and predict real phenomena.
  • a simple model that explains a wide variety of phenomena and that has survived repeated tests
  • It made better predictions than the Ptolemaic geocentric model.
He discovered that the orbits of planets are ellipses.
  • Galileo
  • Kepler
  • in explaining natural phenomena, the simplest explanation consistent with the observations is to be preferred.
  • Predict future events
The principle of Occam's Razor states that ____________________.
  • Predict future events
  • a simple model that explains a wide variety of phenomena and that has survived repeated tests
  • in explaining natural phenomena, the simplest explanation consistent with the observations is to be preferred.
  • A model can be used to explain and predict real phenomena.
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