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Science Extension Module 1 : The Foundations of Scientific Thinking
Science Extension Module 1 : The Foundations of Scientific Thinking
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Which of the following research questions have an independent and dependent variable?
Relational
Causal
Descriptive
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Knowledge = justified true belief
False
True
3
What is epistemology?
Studying the theory of knowledge
Philosophy of statistics
Study of ethics
Study of society before 49000BCE
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Karl Popper put forward the idea of 'falsifiability'
False
True
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In statistics, what is the 'p' value?
the number of test subjects minus one
the probability that the null hypothesis is not true
theprobability that the null hypothesis is true
a measure of standard error
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How did the ways of knowing change in navigation?
from using senses to using intuition, equipment and imagination
from using an abacus to using calcullators
from using GPS to using firesticks
from using telescopes to microscopes
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How has empiricism influenced modern science?
scientists seek results that confirm their beliefs
scientists only publish favourable results
scientists make up theories in their heads
scientists gain knowledge through observation
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What is wrong with the following citation?
It doesn't have a date after teh page numbers
It doesn't have a date after the authors
It doesn't list teh authors
the name of the journal is in italics
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What was Blondlot's 'N-ray' theory an example of?
confirmation bias
a null hypothesis
parsimony
intelligent design
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which of these is NOT a method of ancient navigation?
Astrolabe
Sextant
GPS
Navigation by stars
11
Which of the following describes the ethical principle of autonomy?
maintaining open and truthful communications
makingvoluntary and informed decisions
providing equal access to care, benefits, compensation
maintaininganonymity and privacy
12
Copernicus' view of the solar system, below, represents:
confirmation bias
rationalism
a paradigm shift
a blind study
13
Which of the following statements is falsifiable?
All the students in this school have brown eyes
Chemistry is the best science subject
Loch Ness contains a giant reptile
A giant white gorilla lives in the Himalayan mountains
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Inductive reasoning involves scientists making observations before explaining phennomena
False
True
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What is a paradigm shift?
An important change when the usual way of thinking is replaced by a new way
The changing of the null hypothesis after initial testing
An aspect of Einstein's theory of relativity
The tectonic movements that cause continental drift
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Describes an investigation and a strategy for addressing the research question and hypothesis
Research proposal
Conclusion
Scientific report
Inquiry question
17
Plato was a rationalist
True
False
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Which of the following is not present in a good hypothesis?
a good knowledge base
a predicitve statement
lack of specificity
testability
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Who invented empiricism?
Dalton
Hercules
Plato
Aristotle
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Descartes was an empiricist
True
False
