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Environmental Science Chapter 2-3
Environmental Science Chapter 2-3
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True or false: Experiments test hypotheses
False
True
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Probability measures what in research?
Exact time
Event likelihood
Researcher's confidence
Experiment cost
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What is the purpose of communication in science?
Confuse public
Share findings
Keep secret
Fame
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Why are long-term consequences important?
Short-term matters
Easier to predict
Can be ignored
Lasting impacts
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What is the first step in the scientific method?
Drawing conclusions
Forming a hypothesis
Making observations
Performing an experiment
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What involves gathering information?
Consulting a psychic
Ignoring data
Making assumptions
Environmental decisions
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Why do scientists use statistics?
Guess outcomes
Graphical illustrations
Analyze data
Look complex
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What is the primary process for learning?
Consulting experts
Reading fiction
Guessing
Scientific method
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True or false: Conceptual models are tangible
True
False
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Decision-making models provide what?
Systematic process
Random decisions
Entertainment
Avoid decisions
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Critical thinking helps to do what?
Focus on beliefs
Disregard conflicts
Accept all info
Evaluate evidence
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How do scientists share findings?
Publishing results
Keeping it secret
Artistic expressions
Verbally only
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True or false: Models replace real observations
True
False
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True or false: Sample size affects accuracy
False
True
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Which model predicts weather patterns?
Miniature models
Physical models
Conceptual models
Mathematical models
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What is the role of peer review?
Ensure reliability
Exclude new ideas
Allow plagiarism
Formality only
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Why is sample size significant?
Increase cost
Improve reliability
Complicate analysis
Look impressive
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True or false: Values complicate decisions
False
True
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True or false: Hypotheses are always true
True
False
