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What attitude does a scientist have?
One meter is equal to
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One meter is equal to
1 mL
1 mm
1000 mm
10 km
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What attitude does a scientist have?
Dislikes Creativity
Skeptic
Closed Minded
Bias
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A skeptical attitude in science
encourages scientists to readily accept new ideas
means a new idea will only be accepted if it is backed by evidence
prevents scientists from accepting new ideas
is unimportant
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Using a universal system of measurement is MOST important during which part of scientific methodology?
drawing conclusions
collecting data
forming a hypothesis
asking questions
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Which of the following statements about a controlled experiment is true?
Everything can be studied by setting up a controlled experiment
All the variables must be kept the same
Controlled experiments cannot be performed on living things
Only one variable is tested at a time
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The purpose of peer review in science is to ensure that
the results of experiments are correct
all scientific results are published
all scientific research is funded
published results meet standards set by the scientific community
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Most plants and animals reproduce asexually.
True
False
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factors in an experimental group and a comparison control group are kept the same except for one variable factor
Independent Variable
Control Experiment
Control Group
Dependent Variable
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Variable denoted by x
Experimental
Dependent
Observational
Independent
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The process in which two cells from different parents unite to produce the first cell of a new organism is called
sexual reproduction
homeostasis
asexual reproduction
development
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To ensure that a scientific work is free of bias and meets standards set by the scientific community...
work is reviewed by lawmakers
work is reviewed by the researchers friends
work is reviewed by the general public
work is reviewed by anonymous scientific experts
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a variable (often denoted by y) whose value depends on that of anothe
Independent
Dependent
Control
I have no idea
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Which of the following statements about the image shown below is NOT an observation?
The insect is orange and black
The insect has a pattern on its back
The insects pattern shows that it's poisonous
The insect has 3 legs on the left side
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Which of the following is NOT a way that science influences society?
Science provides answers to some of society's practical problems.
Science increases society's understanding of how people affect the world
Science gives society answers to difficult ethical issues.
Science advances technology that is useful to society.
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Which of the following statements about a scientific theory is NOT true
It has the same meaning in science as it does in daily life
It is based on a large body of evidence
Scientific theories tie many hypotheses together
It enables scientists to make accurate predications about new situations
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the ability to notice things, especially significant details
Data
Dependent Variable
Observation
Independent Variable
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a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles
Hypothesis
Theory
Bias
Prediction
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Science is best described as a
set of facts
list of rules
collection of beliefs
way of knowing
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Which of the following is a question that can be answered by science?
What is beauty?
How does DNA influence a person's health?
Is it ethical to do experiments on animals?
Do people watch too much television?
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Unlike sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction involves
two cells
two parents
one parent
one nonliving thing
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The statement "The worm is 2 centimeters long" is an?
inference
observation
theory
hypothesis
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non-numerical form, such as words, images, or observations.
Observational Data
Quantitative Data
Qualitative Data
Experimental Data
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The variable that is
changed or controlled in a scientific experiment
Data
Control
Dependent
Independent
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To be useful in science, a hypothesis must be
correct
observable
testable
measureable
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A theory
may be revised or replaced
is a problem to be solved
is the opening of an experiment
is always true
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a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for furtherinvestigation
Observation
Hypothesis
Inference
Control group
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A bias is a personal preference or point of view
False
True
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An inference is
the same as an observation
a logical interpretation of an observation
a way to avoid bias
a statement involving numbers
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Cells in multicellular organisms have different sizes and shapes, the difference is called cell specialization & allows
perform different functions
respond to their environment
be less complex
reproduce
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It can be counted or measured, and given a numerical value—such as length in centimeters or revenue in dollars
Quantitative Data
Qualitative Data
Observational Data
Experimental Data
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The basic unit of length in the metric system is the
yard
liter
gram
meter
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Which kind of biologist would most likely use satellite technology?
paleontologist
molecular biologist
global ecologist
biotechnologist
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What is the correct order of the scientific method?
Observation/Question, Hypothesis, Research, Experiment, Analysis, Results
Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis, Results
Observation/Question, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Results, Analysis
Observation/Question, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis, Results
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prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a negative way
Hypothesis
Bias
Data
Theory
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the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation experimentation
Science
Inference
Observation
Hypothesis
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How does society help science advance?
Society raises questions that science can help answer.
Society's morals help scientists make good decisions.
Society produces technology that can be used in science.
Society's biases steer scientists toward studying certain ideas.
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facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis
Hypothesis
Data
Observation
Inference
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does not receive the experimental treatment, which is crucial for isolating the effect of the independent variable.
Data
Dependent
Independent
Control
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Molecules are the smallest objects that a biologist studies
False
True
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Biologists who work in the fields of genomics and molecular biology study
DNA
trees
the biosphere
diseases
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A scientific theory is
the same as a hypothesis
the first step in a controlled experiment
the same as the conclusion of an experiment
a well tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations
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How do scientific theories compare to hypotheses?
Theories unify a broad range of observations and hypotheses.
Hypotheses combine the ideas of several theories to explain events
Theories are the same as hypotheses.
Hypotheses are the dominant view among scientists.
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"The bird has blue spots on its wings" is an example of an inference.
False
True
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How many meters are in 2.8 km?
24,000
280
2,800
240,000
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The ability to move is a requirement for all living things
False
True
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Which of the following characteristics is NOT shared by both a horse and the grass it eats
uses energy
stable internal environment
response to stimulus
movement from place to place
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The process by which organisms keep their internal conditions relatively stable is called
evolution
homeostasis
genome
metabolism
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Abird watcher saw a bird at a feeder.He takes notes on its color, shape and other physical features to find the species
He is doing a controlled experiment
He is inferring
He is making a hypothesis
He is observing
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a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
Data
Inference
Observation
Hypothesis
