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BIO1012 - Cell Biology and Genetics: Topic 01 - How Science Works Quiz

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Which type of reasoning uses specific observations to construct general scientific principles?

Inductive reasoning
Generalized reasoning
Extrapolating reasoning
Deductive reasoning (correct)

What is the definition of scientific research according to the provided text?

An organized effort to acquire knowledge about a natural or manufactured process (correct)
A disorganized effort to acquire knowledge about a manufactured process
A random effort to acquire knowledge about a natural process
An effort to acquire knowledge about a natural process only

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 (correct)
To extend the application of a method/conclusion to a known situation
To apply general principles to predict specific results
To apply specific observations to construct general scientific principles

Which statement best represents inductive reasoning?

Using specific observations to construct general scientific principles (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of scientific research/study as per the provided text?

To acquire knowledge about a natural or manufactured process (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of comparative experiments?

To compare responses from different circumstances (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of treatment manipulations in an experiment?

To control for the 'cause' in cause-effect relationships (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do observational units refer to in an experiment?

The units from which the response is measured (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do confounding variables/extraneous variables refer to in an experiment?

Other factors except for the one being studied that may affect the results (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a positive control in an experiment?

A similar treatment to experimental treatment is present (C) Signup and view all the answers

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