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01 The Process of Science

Quiz by Shannan Muskopf

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  • Q1
    Theories are used in science to:
    provide basic rules that govern nature
    provide explanations for observed phenomenon
    create scientific knowledge
    30s
  • Q2
    In order to be valid, a hypothesis must be:
    falsifiable
    correct
    written as a prediction
    30s
  • Q3
    Based on the principle that all living things reproduce, a researcher makes a prediction that if nanobacteria are alive, then they can be observed creating more nanobacteria. This is an example of:
    confirmation bias
    inductive reasoning
    deductive reasoning
    30s
  • Q4
    A researcher determines that as the temperature increase, the number of children diagnosed with malaria also increases. What is wrong with this conclusion?
    correlation does not equal causation
    it is not falsifiable
    it is proving a negative
    30s
  • Q5
    What aspect of science allows scientists to check each others' work?
    peer review
    hypothesis sharing
    computer modeling
    30s
  • Q6
    A friend tells you that he heard that eating lemons can cure a cold. This is not a good science because it is:
    not correlated
    an anecdote
    not testable
    30s
  • Q7
    A scientist has a hypothesis that fireflies will blink more when they are near other fireflies. What would be an appropriate null hypothesis?
    fireflies will not blink more when near other fireflies
    fireflies will blink more when the temperature increases
    fireflies will blink as a result of a bio-luminescent chemical
    30s
  • Q8
    A double-blind experiment is employed by researchers in order to:
    prevent confirmation bias
    confirm results
    increase the number of data points
    30s
  • Q9
    Consider this statement: "Evolution is just a theory. If it were true it would be law." What is wrong with this statement.
    Theories don't necessarily become laws.
    Laws are only found in physics.
    Evolution is a fact, not a theory.
    30s
  • Q10
    In an experiment to determine the speed rate of water evaporation, a student tests three variables: temperature, air flow, and humidity. What is the DEPENDENT variable in this experiment?
    container size
    humidity
    temperature
    evaporation rate
    30s

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