Natural selection as theoryPresentation Transcript
Is natural selection a
good theory?
A good theory:
• explains observed phenomenon
• makes predictions
• is (scientifically) testable
Explains observed phenomenon
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Makes predictions
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Is scientifically testable
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Your assignment:
“Is Natural Selection a Good Theory?”
• explain natural selection (two big ideas)
• does it meet the three criteria of a good theory?
(explain each one)
Natural selection as theory