In an experiment, the control group...

does not receive the independent variable

In which of the following examples, would you collect qualitative data?

Recording local bird calls during mating season

Which activity is an example of the human body striving to maintain homeostasis?

producing sweat to reduce body temperature

What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

An observation can be recorded, and inference is an idea

Which of the following statements is CORRECT about the scientific method?

It is a process by which to learn about the natural world

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Unit 1: Characteristics of Science

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1
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of life?
Reproduction
Obtain Energy
Respond to the environment
Avoid predators
2
An experiment is done to determine the effect of classical music on the growth rate of marigolds. What is the DV?
Growth rate
Water
Atmosphere
Classical music
3
The smallest units considered to be alive are...
A single Organism
Cells
Atoms & Molecules
Everything in the Biosphere
4
Pseudoscience is based on the natural world.
False
True
5
In an experiment, the control group...
is exposed to experimental treatments
is not part of the scientific method
is treated exactly the same as the experimental group
does not receive the independent variable
6
In which of the following examples, would you collect qualitative data?
Recording local bird calls during mating season
Comparing average weight gain of a mother during pregnancy
Determining who can run the fastest mile
Comparing the heights of all students in biology class
7
Which activity is an example of the human body striving to maintain homeostasis?
producing sweat to reduce body temperature
creating thoughts to solve a difficult problem
digesting foods to reduce their particle size
sprinting across a street to avoid oncoming traffic
8
Biology is...
the study of the Bioshpere
the study of Earth systems
the study of all things living
the study of the living and non-living world
9
What is the difference between an observation and an inference?
An observation is based on evidence, a inference is not.
You make an inference before you make obserevations
An observation is a conclusion, an inference is a hypothesis
An observation can be recorded, and inference is an idea
10
What is data?
nothing of importance in Biology
a type of fruit
information gathered
a character on Star Trek
11
Jack is testing the effect of fertilizer on the growth of roses. Which is the independent variable?
sunlight
water
the growth of the roses
fertilizer
12
Which of the following statements is CORRECT about the scientific method?
It is a process by which to learn about the natural world
It requires special lab equipment.
It helps us decide ethically between right and wrong.
It is only done by scientists with a Ph.D. or researchers.
13
In a scientific investigation, after the question is defined, the next step is to
identify equipment needed
design an experiment
collect data
form a hypothesis
14
You predict that natural lighting will increase the growth of a sunflower. This is a(n)...
question
hypothesis
observation
conclusion
15
Which of the following is/are likely topic(s) in a biology course?
How is a banded pipefish able to hide in its environment of seaweeds?
What chemicals cause plant stems to lengthen or flowers to bloom?
All of these.
Why does the Texas horned lizard squirt blood out of its eyes?
16
In order to arrive at a solution to a problem, a scientist usually conducts one or more...
theories
experiments
facts
laws
17
In science, a hypothesis is only useful when...
it is proven correct
it is proven incorrect
it can be tested
the explanation is already known
18
Which of the following situations would a biologist most likely be studying?
bacteria found in hot springs
the composition of water in hot springs
the location of hot springs
the temperature of hot springs
19
The ability to maintain stable internal conditions is...
Homologous
Homozygous
Heterogenous
Homeostasis
20
The work of scientists begin with...
testing a hypothesis
theories
questions and observations
drawing conclusions

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Unit 1: Characteristics of Science

20 termsStudBud Administration130 plays

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Flashcards20 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 20

Answers

1
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of life?
Reproduction
Obtain Energy
Respond to the environment
Avoid predators
2
An experiment is done to determine the effect of classical music on the growth rate of marigolds. What is the DV?
Growth rate
Water
Atmosphere
Classical music
3
The smallest units considered to be alive are...
A single Organism
Cells
Atoms & Molecules
Everything in the Biosphere
4
Pseudoscience is based on the natural world.
False
True
5
In an experiment, the control group...
is exposed to experimental treatments
is not part of the scientific method
is treated exactly the same as the experimental group
does not receive the independent variable
6
In which of the following examples, would you collect qualitative data?
Recording local bird calls during mating season
Comparing average weight gain of a mother during pregnancy
Determining who can run the fastest mile
Comparing the heights of all students in biology class
7
Which activity is an example of the human body striving to maintain homeostasis?
producing sweat to reduce body temperature
creating thoughts to solve a difficult problem
digesting foods to reduce their particle size
sprinting across a street to avoid oncoming traffic
8
Biology is...
the study of the Bioshpere
the study of Earth systems
the study of all things living
the study of the living and non-living world
9
What is the difference between an observation and an inference?
An observation is based on evidence, a inference is not.
You make an inference before you make obserevations
An observation is a conclusion, an inference is a hypothesis
An observation can be recorded, and inference is an idea
10
What is data?
nothing of importance in Biology
a type of fruit
information gathered
a character on Star Trek
11
Jack is testing the effect of fertilizer on the growth of roses. Which is the independent variable?
sunlight
water
the growth of the roses
fertilizer
12
Which of the following statements is CORRECT about the scientific method?
It is a process by which to learn about the natural world
It requires special lab equipment.
It helps us decide ethically between right and wrong.
It is only done by scientists with a Ph.D. or researchers.
13
In a scientific investigation, after the question is defined, the next step is to
identify equipment needed
design an experiment
collect data
form a hypothesis
14
You predict that natural lighting will increase the growth of a sunflower. This is a(n)...
question
hypothesis
observation
conclusion
15
Which of the following is/are likely topic(s) in a biology course?
How is a banded pipefish able to hide in its environment of seaweeds?
What chemicals cause plant stems to lengthen or flowers to bloom?
All of these.
Why does the Texas horned lizard squirt blood out of its eyes?
16
In order to arrive at a solution to a problem, a scientist usually conducts one or more...
theories
experiments
facts
laws
17
In science, a hypothesis is only useful when...
it is proven correct
it is proven incorrect
it can be tested
the explanation is already known
18
Which of the following situations would a biologist most likely be studying?
bacteria found in hot springs
the composition of water in hot springs
the location of hot springs
the temperature of hot springs
19
The ability to maintain stable internal conditions is...
Homologous
Homozygous
Heterogenous
Homeostasis
20
The work of scientists begin with...
testing a hypothesis
theories
questions and observations
drawing conclusions