Exploring Natural Phenomena Quiz

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Which type of manuscript deals only with the natural world?

  • Case Report
  • Short communication (correct)
  • Review article
  • Technical Report

What is the Latin meaning of the word 'Scientia'?

  • Knowledge (correct)
  • Observation
  • Nature
  • Investigation

What is the logical approach to solving problems by testing hypotheses?

  • Formulating theories
  • Formulating hypotheses (correct)
  • Organizing information
  • Collecting data

Which stage of scientific writing involves proposing explanations that can be tested by examining evidence?

<p>Discussion (Conclusions) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should one determine to begin scientific writing?

<p>Subject Matter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'IMRAD' stand for in the context of scientific writing?

<p>Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion (Conclusions) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of formulating a hypothesis in the scientific method?

<p>To provide a testable statement based on observation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'repetition' in the context of experimentation?

<p>The expectation that an experiment will give the same results under the same conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of observation involves using the 5 senses or conducting surveys over time tables?

<p>Descriptive (qualitative) observations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What step comes after gathering data under controlled conditions in the scientific method?

<p>Testing the hypothesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of replication in scientific experimentation?

<p>To ensure that experiments should be reproducible by other scientists (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of observation involves numerical data?

<p>Quantitative observations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expectation regarding an experiment giving the same results when performed under the same conditions?

<p>Repetition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'state the problem' step in the scientific method?

<p>To formulate a question and state a suggested solution as a hypothesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is expected to be done after explaining how the results/observations support the hypothesis?

<p>Retest the experiment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is needed to perform an experiment in terms of materials and measurements?

<p>Variables (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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