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Biology Nature of Science Exam Review
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Review of Introduction to Biology and the Methods of Science
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Science is best described as
a collection of unchanging beliefs.
chemistry, physics, biology, and astronomy.
complex observations organized into experiments.
a way of knowing things about the natural world.
2
The single variable changed by the experimenter during scientific investigation is called a(n):
hypothesis
control variable
independent variable
dependent variable
3
Anna noticed the grass was wet. She thinks it's wet because it rained. This statement is a(n):
observation.
inference.
hypothesis.
scientific law.
4
Which statement below is a scientific theory?
c
a
b
d
5
Which is a question that can be answered by science?
Should the USA lead efforts to colonize the Moon?
Should college athletes be paid like professional athletes?
What is beauty?
How does increasing ocean acidification affect crustaceans?
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Biology is the study of
atoms, elements, and chemical reactions.
the environment.
living things.
stars and solar bodies.
7
In an experiment, the group that does NOT get the independent variable is the:
dependent group
experimental group
design group
control group
8
Cody's shoes smell like rotten eggs. This statement is a(n):
theory.
observation.
hypothesis.
inference.
9
All cells come from preexisting cells. This statement is a(n):
law.
theory.
hypothesis.
inference.
10
What happens if your data does not support your hypothesis?
You reject the hypothesis.
You give up on your experiment.
You fix your data to support your hypothesis and report it.
Change your hypothesis so it looks like you were correct.
11
Which resource is most credible for a student researching effectiveness of a supplement?
Newspaper
Peer-reviewed scientific journal
NBC.com website
Men's Health Magazine
12
When you use one or more of your five senses to know something you are making a(n):
observation.
inference.
data analysis.
hypothesis.
13
What is the independent variable in the experiment in Maria's experiment?
number of students in each group
listening to music or not while studying
the type of test administered after studying
student performance on exam after studying
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How does having a large sample size improve an experiment?
You can test more than one independent variable.
It minimizes the effect of errors in the experiment.
It increases the cost of the experiment.
You can publish your results in a scientific journal.
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What is the dependent variable in Maria's experiment?
listening to music or silence while studying
number of students participating in the experiment
student performance on exam after studying
type of exam each student took after studying
