Introduction to Science and Scientific Method

<p>It should be based on personal beliefs and opinions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To share findings with the wider scientific community. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It emphasizes the importance of objectivity and empirical evidence. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The scientific method is a framework that includes hypothesis testing as a key step. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The relationship between variables and the expected outcome. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rising global temperatures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Development of 'designer babies' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased inequality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The spread of misinformation and fake news (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-correcting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Science is always open to new ideas and questioning. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assess the validity and rigor of scientific findings before publication. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Basic science is driven by curiosity, while applied science seeks to solve specific problems. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To understand fundamental principles and expand our knowledge of the universe. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developing a new drug to treat a specific disease. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inductive reasoning starts with a general principle, while deductive reasoning starts with specific observations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A commitment to verify statements through experimentation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To explore mysteries of the universe and formulate questions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Renaissance and Enlightenment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Observation, experimentation, and hypothesis testing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A method for acquiring knowledge about the natural world (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It grows exponentially with technological advancements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Knowledge in Latin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is based on speculation rather than experimentation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is the factor being manipulated by the experimenter. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A factor kept constant to ensure a fair test. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The performance on the reading test. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is manipulated through the experiment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It represents a significant challenge facing both science and society. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Controlled variable. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is an observation that might change due to the independent variable. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through writing papers, presentations, or journal publications. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A scientific maxim meaning 'on the word of no one,' encouraging verification through evidence.

A systematic framework for investigation emphasizing observation, experimentation, and evidence.

A method of reasoning that develops generalizations from specific observations.

A method that begins with general principles to reach a specific conclusion.

Science's core is not just facts, but a way of thinking and inquiry.

The Latin term from which 'science' is derived, meaning knowledge.

Key characteristics include observation, experimentation, and objective inquiry.

Science's influence on society increased with technological advancements, reshaping lives.

The rise in Earth's temperature due to greenhouse gas emissions.

Technology that enables machines to simulate human intelligence and decision-making.

The modification of an organism's genes to alter its characteristics.

Uneven access to scientific benefits, favoring the wealthy over the marginalized.

False or misleading information that disrupts trust in science.

Knowledge gained through observation and experimentation.

Unbiased and not influenced by personal feelings.

Open to new ideas and critiques; not rigid in beliefs.

Science improves and corrects itself over time through new information.

Research that seeks to understand fundamental principles without immediate application.

Research that applies findings from basic science to solve practical problems.

Anything that can change during an experiment.

The variable that is manipulated to test its effect.

The variable that is measured and affected during the experiment.

The group not exposed to the independent variable, used for comparison.

Variables that are kept constant to ensure a fair test.

A financial reward offered to influence performance.

The relationship between independent and dependent variables.

Using a general principle to conclude specific cases, e.g., Socrates is mortal.

A systematic process for finding answers to questions about the natural world.

An educated guess forming a potential answer to a question, stated in 'If...then...' format.

A sequence of steps including question, research, hypothesis, testing, and analysis.

The process of examining data collected during an experiment to draw conclusions.

The process of testing a hypothesis to gather data and validate predictions.