1.1 Nature of Science Quiz

Question 1

In most cases, more data leads to…

Answer 1

more accurate conclusions

Question 2

Qualitative

Answer 2

the quality of the data gathered

Question 3

Quantitative

Answer 3

The amount of data gathered

Question 4

Science comes from the Latin word scientia, which means…

Answer 4

knowledge

Question 5

Scientists collect evidence to construct… and …

Answer 5

testable explanations and natural phenomena

Question 6

proposed testable explanations for a fairly narrow set of phenomena, usually based on prior experience, scientific background knowledge, preliminary observations, and logic.

Answer 6

Hypothesis

Question 7

Hypothesis are NOT ______________, but they can be used to MAKE them.

Answer 7

Predictions

Question 8

They are NOT educated guesses. They are based on _____________.

Answer 8

evidence

Question 9

Similarities of Hypothesis and Scientific Theorys:

Answer 9

Not guesses and answer the questions, “why” and “how”

Question 10

Differences between Hypothesis and Scientific Theorys:

Answer 10

Theorys are broad and are supported by evidence, Hypothesis are specific and often made before collecting data

Question 11

Science does not make… and …

Answer 11

moral judgments and aesthetic judgments

Question 12

Science will never draw conclusions about…

Answer 12

supernatural explanations

Question 13

Empirical evidence is also known as…

Answer 13

data

Question 14

Data is… which is …

Answer 14

unbiased evidence which is gained through observation, measurement, and experimentation

Question 15

Random errors are caused by…

Answer 15

unknown and unpredictable changes in experiments

Question 16

Random errors mainly affect _________.

Answer 16

precision

Question 17

Systematic errors are caused by…

Answer 17

issues with measuring instruments used, or by a bias

Question 18

Systematic errors mainly affect ___________.

Answer 18

accuracy

Question 19

Systematic errors affect the ability to draw valid…

Answer 19

conclusions

Question 20

Introduced when the researcher fails to take into account the inherent biases liable in most types of experiments

Answer 20

Design Bias

Question 21

occurs when the process of sampling actually introduces an inherent bias into the study

Answer 21

Selection/Sampling Bias

Question 22

an unfair amount of pressure is applied to the subjects being studied

Answer 22

procedural bias

Question 23

a scientist’s beliefs influence their conclusions

Answer 23

Reporting bias

Question 24

Systematic errors that favors a certain measurement over another

Answer 24

measurement bias

Question 25

All living things must __________ and __________ to external pressures to be considered alive. This is the characteristic of?

Answer 25

evolve and adapt. Adaption and Evolution

Question 26

All living things will respond to __________ ________.

Answer 26

external stimuli

Question 27

All living things maintain a steady internal environment regardless to the external environment. This is the characteristic of?

Answer 27

Homeostasis

Question 28

Life takes in and utilizes energy to carry out the functions of its cells. This is the characteristic of?

Answer 28

Metabolism

Question 29

To be considered alive, every living thing must ____ and ________ overtime.

Answer 29

grow and develop

Question 30

all living things __________, whether its sexual or asexual

Answer 30

reproduce

Question 31

All living things have ____________, whether unicellular or multicellular

Answer 31

ordered and structured cell structures