Dumas_Tristan Test Introduction to Life Science

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Theories have been confirmed through tests;hypothesis haven’t
Scientific Theories and Scientific Investigation

Question 2

42. What part of the microscope do you look through

Answer 2

The eyepiece

06. Microscope Usage Instructions

Question 3

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

Answer 3

The diaphragm

06. Microscope Usage Instructions

Question 4

50. How is the scientist like a good detective? Use the attitudes of a scientist and the scientific method to discuss.

Answer 4

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 rethink the hypothesis. Open-mindness allows them to think outside the box and search for other answers. Creativity allows them think of new ways to develop to develop equipment and to see possibilities for new discoveries, etc.
Scientific Theories and Scientific Investigation
04. Scientific Method and Attitudes (CSI)