Cooper_Long Test-Introduction To Life Science

Question 1

6. Observations that deal with descriptions that cannot be expressed in numbers are called

Answer 1

Quantitative observations

04. Scientific attitudes and method (CSI)

Question 2

15. What must you do before you make a hypothesis

Answer 2

Make an observation

04. Scientific attitudes and method (CSI)

Question 3

29. The cell theory is one example of a theory. From what you know about the scientific method, what can you conclude about this biological theory.

Answer 3

It’s been tested many times (Scientific theories)

Question 4

30. What’s the difference between a hypothesis and a theory

Answer 4

Theories have been confirmed through tests, hypotheses haven’t.
(Scientific investigation iBooks)

Question 5

50. How is a scientist like a good detective?

Answer 5

A scientist is like a good detective because both have the attitudes of a scientist and use the scientific method. Honesty is important to be true to the data and publish date/results. Curiosity - leads to new questions and hypotheses. Skepticism - allows one to question results and re-think the hypothesis. Open-mindedness allows them to think outside the box and search for other answers.
Creativity allows them to think of new ways to develop equipment and to see possibilities for new discoveries, etc.
04. Scientific attitudes and method (CSI)

Question 6

44. What on the microscope can increase or decrease the amount of light for viewing the slide

Answer 6

Diaphragm

microscopes