10 Questions
Which type of reasoning uses specific observations to construct general scientific principles?
Deductive reasoning
What is the definition of scientific research according to the provided text?
An organized effort to acquire knowledge about a natural or manufactured process
What does the term 'extrapolate' mean in the context of scientific method?
To extend the application of a method/conclusion to an unknown situation by assuming existing trends will continue
Which statement best represents inductive reasoning?
Using specific observations to construct general scientific principles
What is the main objective of scientific research/study as per the provided text?
To acquire knowledge about a natural or manufactured process
What is the purpose of comparative experiments?
To compare responses from different circumstances
What is the role of treatment manipulations in an experiment?
To control for the 'cause' in cause-effect relationships
What do observational units refer to in an experiment?
The units from which the response is measured
What do confounding variables/extraneous variables refer to in an experiment?
Other factors except for the one being studied that may affect the results
What is the role of a positive control in an experiment?
A similar treatment to experimental treatment is present
Test your understanding of the scientific method, types of experiments, replication, and randomization in the context of cell biology and genetics. This quiz covers the main objective of the research/study as well as individual study objectives outlined in Topic 01.
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