Brightwell_ShelbyAnn Quiz Intro 1 Flashcards

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Saying the apple is round is a type of ________ observation

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Qualitative (Notebook 04. Scientific Attitudes and Methods)

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The study of the physical and chemical functions of tissues and organs is

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Physiology (iBook Fields in Life Science pg. 23)

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What’s the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

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Theories have been confirmed through tests; hypotheses haven’t. (iBook Scientific Theories pg. 36)

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Which of these is not an attribute of a scientist?

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Curiosity, open-mindedness, skepticism, creativity. (Notebook 04. Scientific Attitudes and Methods)

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In the phrase “the scientific method is an analytic process for determining why things happen” what’s the best synonym for “analytic”?

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Logical

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Place the following steps in sequence: A) Making a hypothesis B) Testing a hypothesis C) Recognizing a problem D) Forming a conclusion

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C, A, B, D

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Trying to explain why a cactus needs little water to survive is an example of

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Using the scientific method

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A doctor administrating a drug to lower a persons cholesterol is an example of

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Applied science

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The numbers 14, 3, 17, & 18% are in a

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Row

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