Grundlagen der Naturwissenschaften

Question 1

Which situation illustrates the limits of prediction in science?

Accepted Answer

COVID-19 pandemic models

Question 2

Which of these reflects scientific objectivity?

Accepted Answer

Using standardized methods and controls

Question 3

Which of these IS NOT a step in the scientific method?

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Conversing

Question 4

What is inductive reasoning?

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Drawing generalizations from specific cases

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of empirical evidence?

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Data from a controlled experiment

Question 6

What is the role of uncertainty in science?

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It drives further inquiry and refinement

Question 7

What is peer review?

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Evaluation by fellow experts

Question 8

Which of these is a limitation of the scientific method?

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It cannot test metaphysical claims

Question 9

Which of these is a counterclaim to 'Science is purely objective'?

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Bias and funding can influence research outcomes

Question 10

Which statement best reflects skepticism in science?

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Evidence should be critically evaluated

Question 11

Which best describes a 'paradigm shift' according to Kuhn?

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A major change in scientific consensus

Question 12

Which of the following shows values in science?

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Use of animals in drug testing

Question 13

Myth: Humans were given the gift of fire by Prometheus who stole it from the gods. What is a good analogy for science?

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Science can be used for our benefit but also have negative side effects

Question 14

Which term best describes a repeatable and measurable scientific test?

Accepted Answer

Experiment

Question 15

How does culture affect scientific knowledge?

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It shapes what is studied and how results are interpreted

Question 16

What role do models play in science?

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They simplify complex systems

Question 17

Which tool of knowing is most commonly associated with Natural Sciences?

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Reason

Question 18

Which of the following is a real-life example of a paradigm shift?

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The shift from Newtonian to quantum physics

Question 19

Which of these is a key feature of scientific knowledge?

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it is provisional and open to scrutiny

Question 20

What does 'falsifiability' mean in the context of science?

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A hypothesis that can be disproven

Question 21

What is the primary aim of the Natural Sciences in TOK?

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To explain natural phenomena using empirical methods

Question 22

Why is testability important in science?

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It enables replication and verification

Question 23

Which of these is not a branch of science?

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Astrology

Question 24

Which statement is an example of a knowledge claim?

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Science is just one way to interpret the world

Question 25

Which issue challenges the reliability of scientific studies?

Accepted Answer

Replication crisis

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