In the scientific process, what is the primary purpose of a scientific claim?

To serve as the final, unchangeable conclusion of an investigation.

To state a scientist's personal belief about a topic.

To propose a potential, testable answer to a specific question.

To summarize all the raw data collected during an experiment.

Which of the following is the best example of scientific evidence?

A detailed story about how ancient people thought mountains were formed.

A famous physicist's opinion on the origin of the universe.

A set of temperature readings taken from a river every day for a year.

A common belief that cold weather causes illnesses.

The results from a carbon-dating analysis of the pottery.

A statement that the civilization was very advanced.

A hypothesis that the civilization was destroyed by a volcano.

The opinion that the pottery is beautifully crafted.

Because opinions are always incorrect.

Because science requires objective data.

Because scientists often disagree with each other.

Because only mathematical proofs are accepted in science.