Chapter 1 Nature of Science

Question 1

practical use of science also called applied science

Accepted Answer

technology

Question 2

Conclusions _________.

Accepted Answer

all of these

Question 3

Use critical thinking and don't believe everything you read ________.

Accepted Answer

all of these

Question 4

What are the things in a controlled experiment that can change?

Accepted Answer

variables

Question 5

a rule that describes a pattern in nature does not ever attempt to explain why

Accepted Answer

scientific law

Question 6

a reasonable or educated answer based on what you know and observe followed by experimentation

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hypothesis

Question 7

Computer, idea, and physical are _________.

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types of models

Question 8

A _____________ tries to explain why something happens.

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theory

Question 9

the study of matter and energy and how they interact.

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physics

Question 10

To make sure about their results __________.

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scientists run many trials

Question 11

The general study of matter and energy

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physical science

Question 12

Which of the following cannot be answered by scientists?

Accepted Answer

all of these

Question 13

True or False: Science answers questions of art, politics, morals, love, and beauty

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false

Question 14

This is any systematic way of learning about our natural world.

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science

Question 15

any explanation of something repeatedly observed in the natural world

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scientific theory

Question 16

Theories ___________.

Accepted Answer

explain why something happens

Questions 16