Bio CH.1 Quiz

A/an _________ is an idea based on what is already known.

In science a hypothesis is only useful if

Which of the following is not one of the main goals of science?

Data that is described or observed

Scientists have an obligation to society to be:

In a scientific experiment, what is the main purpose of a conclusion?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all living things?

A rule that correctly describes nature and is correct every time it's tested is called what?

A _______ is a set of hypotheses that are supported by the results of many experiments.

________ is the study of life.

Time spent with a pet lowers stress levels in HS students. Time spent with a pet is the ______

The _____ is affected or changed based on other factors of an experiment. It is being measured.

Eating breakfast increases test scores for students. In this scenario test scores are the _____

The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called a/an

The _____ isn't changed by other factors in an experiment. It's controlled by the experimenter.

Chemical reactions that build up or break down materials in an organism are called:

What is the range of factors for which an organism must stay within to survive?

A signal to which a living thing reacts is called what?

The __________ is a factor that remains the same for all aspects of an experiment

The __________ simulates normal conditions to measure if data is significant

_____ ensures that any published work meets the standards and goals of the scientific community

In a lab you are measuring the size of puddles after a storm. Which unit should you use?

A _______ is a scientific explanation for a set of observations that can be tested.

What is the correct order of steps in the scientific method?

Data that can be measured or counted