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Which of the following best describes the role of skepticism in the scientific process?
Which of the following best describes the role of skepticism in the scientific process?
- Prioritizing personal beliefs and biases over empirical evidence.
- Encouraging scientists to readily dismiss any evidence that contradicts their hypotheses.
- Subjecting scientific claims to critical evaluation and scrutiny. (correct)
- Accepting established theories without question to maintain consistency.
A researcher observes that plants grow taller when exposed to sunlight. Which of the steps below represents a testable hypothesis?
A researcher observes that plants grow taller when exposed to sunlight. Which of the steps below represents a testable hypothesis?
- Sunlight is essential for plant life.
- Plants need sunlight to perform photosynthesis.
- If plants are exposed to more sunlight, then they will grow taller. (correct)
- Plants grow due to a variety of environmental factors.
In an experiment, a scientist modifies the temperature of a reaction and measures the rate of product formation. What is the independent variable in this experiment?
In an experiment, a scientist modifies the temperature of a reaction and measures the rate of product formation. What is the independent variable in this experiment?
- The amount of reactants used.
- The rate of product formation.
- The type of reaction being studied.
- The temperature. (correct)
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the relationship between a hypothesis and a theory in science?
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the relationship between a hypothesis and a theory in science?
Which branch of science is least likely to rely on direct experimentation and observation?
Which branch of science is least likely to rely on direct experimentation and observation?
To determine the amount of energy needed to heat a particular substance, which areas of physics and chemistry would be most relevant?
To determine the amount of energy needed to heat a particular substance, which areas of physics and chemistry would be most relevant?
A chemist is studying a reaction in which two gases combine to form a solid. To understand the quantitative relationships between the gases and the solid, which concept is most relevant?
A chemist is studying a reaction in which two gases combine to form a solid. To understand the quantitative relationships between the gases and the solid, which concept is most relevant?
Which area of physics would be used to best describe the motion of a car?
Which area of physics would be used to best describe the motion of a car?
A researcher is studying the rate of a certain reaction, and how different temperatures affect that rate. Under which field of study does this research fall?
A researcher is studying the rate of a certain reaction, and how different temperatures affect that rate. Under which field of study does this research fall?
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental tenet of cell theory?
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental tenet of cell theory?
In the International System of Units (SI), which unit is used to measure the amount of a substance?
In the International System of Units (SI), which unit is used to measure the amount of a substance?
A dataset includes the following values: 5, 8, 10, 10, 12. Which of the following correctly identifies the mean, median, and mode of this dataset?
A dataset includes the following values: 5, 8, 10, 10, 12. Which of the following correctly identifies the mean, median, and mode of this dataset?
Which type of scientific model is best described as a set of equations and algorithms used to simulate the behavior of a system?
Which type of scientific model is best described as a set of equations and algorithms used to simulate the behavior of a system?
How does technology primarily contribute to the advancement of science?
How does technology primarily contribute to the advancement of science?
Why is objectivity considered a critical ethical principle in scientific research?
Why is objectivity considered a critical ethical principle in scientific research?
What role does peer review play in scientific communication?
What role does peer review play in scientific communication?
Which scientific theory explains the diversity of life on Earth through the process of natural selection?
Which scientific theory explains the diversity of life on Earth through the process of natural selection?
Which interdisciplinary field combines physics and geology to study the physical properties of the Earth?
Which interdisciplinary field combines physics and geology to study the physical properties of the Earth?
Flashcards
What is Science?
What is Science?
A systematic approach to understanding the natural world through observation, experimentation, and analysis.
Core Principles of Science
Core Principles of Science
Empiricism, rationalism, skepticism, and objectivity.
Branches of Science
Branches of Science
Natural, social, and formal sciences.
The Scientific Method
The Scientific Method
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Mechanics
Mechanics
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Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics
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What is Matter?
What is Matter?
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Stoichiometry
Stoichiometry
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Cell Theory
Cell Theory
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Genetics
Genetics
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Evolution
Evolution
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Mean
Mean
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Scientific Models
Scientific Models
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Peer Review
Peer Review
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Germ Theory of Disease
Germ Theory of Disease
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Microscope
Microscope
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Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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