The LHC & ISS are examples of cooperation between different

countries, scientists, companies

An inquiry question is one that can

easily tested with controlled variables that are measurable

finding information that affirms one's prior beliefs or hypotheses.

How is deductive reasoning different to induction?

Deduction - idea to observation; Induction - observation to idea.

Biohacking can refer to

the use of your DNA for research without your consent

Animal testing is allowed

when there are strict ethical guidelines followed

The link between lung cancer & tobacco was not easily proven as

tobacco companies paid for research & data that was later discredited.

a fundamental or radical change of scientific ideas

Governments can influence research by

giving additional resources to certain areas

is a concept that says that it is possible to prove that a theory is wrong.

Informed consent refers to people in trials being

knowledgable of all possible consequences

inferences are made from premises

a theory which believes that all knowledge comes from experience

The theory-dependence of observation is

You can only understand if you have a knowledge of what you are observing.

an idea that the simplest explanation is usually the correct one.

Indian mathematicians are credited with...

An early atomic theory, Plastic surgery, Developing the use of zero in numbers, A heliocentric model

Some areas of research may get additional funds if

companies think they might make a profit

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The LHC & ISS are examples of cooperation between different
countries
scientists
companies
2
Lavoisier is credited with
the discovery of electricity
the theory of phlogiston
the discovery of oxygen
discovering mercury
3
One of Einstein's theories is the
theory of definite proportions
theory of natural selection
theory of general relativity
theory of plate tectonics
4
McClintock discovered
passive aggression
the structure of DNA
jumping beans
jumping genes
5
An inquiry question is one that can
is complex
easily tested with controlled variables that are measurable
easily tested
easily tested with controlled variables
6
Confirmation bias is
what is real.
You can only understand if you have a knowledge of what you are observing.
finding information that affirms one's prior beliefs or hypotheses.
7
The Emu is a dreaming story depicting
Fire management
Astronomy
Medicine
Seasons
8
How is deductive reasoning different to induction?
Deduction - idea to observation; Induction - observation to idea.
Induction - idea to observation; - Deduction observation to idea.
9
Biohacking can refer to
plugging into virtual systems
the concept of cyborg symbiosis
the use of your DNA for research without your consent
10
Animal testing is allowed
when there are strict ethical guidelines followed
when humans aren't available
in all areas
11
Some research is regulated because
it is not worthy of study
no one is interested
it might raise ethical issues
12
The link between lung cancer & tobacco was not easily proven as
there is no strong evidence
tobacco companies paid for research & data that was later discredited.
there is no link
tobacco companies provided research that easily confirmed the link
13
A paradigm shift is
a gradual change of scientific ideas
a fundamental or radical change of scientific ideas
a continuation of the scientific dogma
14
Epistemology is
the philosophy of knowledge
is a concept that says that it is possible to prove that a theory is wrong.
a theory which believes that all knowledge comes from experience
15
Governments can influence research by
giving everyone money
giving additional resources to certain areas
16
Wegener proposed the
theory of plate tectonics
the idea of paradigm shifts
theory of quantum mechanics
the use of electricity in homes
17
Falsifiability is
the philosophy of knowledge
a theory which believes that all knowledge comes from experience
is a concept that says that it is possible to prove that a theory is wrong.
18
What is Truth?
finding information that affirms one's prior beliefs or hypotheses.
You can only understand if you have a knowledge of what you are observing.
what is real.
19
Informed consent refers to people in trials being
are unaware of the trial
able to easily take drugs
knowledgable of all possible consequences
20
Inductive reasoning
premises are made from inferences
inferences are made from premises
21
Empiricism is
a theory which believes that all knowledge comes from experience
the philosophy of knowledge
is a concept that says that it is possible to prove that a theory is wrong.
22
Euclid wrote a book about what?
Basket weaving
Medicine
Geometry
23
The theory-dependence of observation is
what is real.
You can only understand if you have a knowledge of what you are observing.
finding information that affirms one's prior beliefs or hypotheses.
24
Egyptians had a good understanding of
Math and geometry
Quantum Chromodynamics
Philosophy
25
Parsimony is
the philosophy of knowledge
an idea that the simplest explanation is usually the correct one.
a theory which believes that all knowledge comes from experience
is a concept that says that it is possible to prove that a theory is wrong.
26
Indian mathematicians are credited with...
An early atomic theory
Plastic surgery
Developing the use of zero in numbers
A heliocentric model
27
A biobank
stores biological material
gives money for body parts
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Some areas of research may get additional funds if
it helps us understand the world
companies think they might make a profit

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