Brightwell_ShelbyAnn Quiz Intro 1

Question 1

Saying the apple is round is a type of ________ observation

Answer 1

Qualitative (Notebook 04. Scientific Attitudes and Methods)

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Physiology (iBook Fields in Life Science pg. 23)

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Which of these is not an attribute of a scientist?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Logical

Question 6

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

Answer 6

C, A, B, D

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Using the scientific method

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Applied science

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Row