Nature and Science: Peer Review Process and Scientific Theory Quiz
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What is the purpose of the peer review process in reliable scientific journals?

  • To ensure the experiment and data analysis were well conducted (correct)
  • To randomly select research articles for publication
  • To edit the content of scientific papers
  • To promote only controversial research findings

    • How is a scientific theory different from a hypothesis?

  • A theory applies only to biology, while a hypothesis can be in any field
  • A hypothesis is more complex than a theory
  • A theory is broad in scope and supported by evidence, while a hypothesis is an initial guess (correct)
  • A theory is always proven correct, while a hypothesis is often wrong

    • Which is one of the fundamental characteristics of living organisms according to the text?

  • Being made up of membrane-bound units called cells (correct)
  • Capability of spontaneous generation
  • Ability to create energy from sunlight
  • Production of microorganisms

    • What does a hypothesis need to do in order to become a theory?

    <p>Explain a broad number of phenomena or observations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Biology the scientific study of?

    <p>Life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What critical role does reproduction play in living organisms?

    <p>It provides an opportunity for evolution to occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is biology?

    <p>The study of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the scientific method involve?

    <p>Gathering knowledge about the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hypothesis?

    <p>A testable statement that may be either rejected or supported</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do predictions in science relate to?

    <p>Measurable and observable results expected from an experiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are hypotheses considered supported in science?

    <p>If the results and predictions match</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are scientific findings and conclusions typically reported?

    <p>Through publication in scientific journals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All organisms are made up of membrane-bound units called nuclei.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reproduction is one of the fundamental characteristics of living organisms according to the text.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Living organisms do not use energy to power metabolic processes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A scientific theory is narrow in explanatory scope and lacks support from evidence.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A hypothesis may be tested only once before it can become a theory.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Biologists study only one level of life organization.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A hypothesis is a testable statement that cannot be either rejected or supported.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Peer review process is used to ensure that the experiment and data were not conducted well.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the results and predictions match in an experiment, the hypothesis is proven.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Science is a systematic way of gathering knowledge about the world and organizing it into theories and laws.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Predictions in science are the measurable and observable results expected from an experiment or future observations.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The scientific study of life is known as Chemistry.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Science is a systematic way of gathering knowledge about the world and organizing it into theories and ______.

    <p>laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A good hypothesis is a testable statement that may be either rejected or ______.

    <p>supported</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the results and predictions do NOT match, the hypothesis is ______.

    <p>rejected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The report of scientific data and conclusions are done through publication in scientific journals like ______ and Science.

    <p>Nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reliable scientific journals use the peer review process to ensure the experiment and data were ______ conducted.

    <p>well</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Observations can lead us to ask questions and propose tentative answers called ______.

    <p>hypotheses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A scientific theory is broad in explanatory scope and supported by a huge amount of ______.

    <p>evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a hypothesis is extensively tested and continues to be supported, it may become a theory or part of a ______.

    <p>theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Biologists study all levels of life ______.

    <p>organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All organisms are made up of membrane-bound units called ______.

    <p>cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Organisms acquire energy and use it to power metabolic ______.

    <p>processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The scientific study of life is known as ______.

    <p>Biology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the scientific method?

    <p>To gather knowledge about the world and organize it into theories and laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define a hypothesis.

    <p>A testable statement that may be either rejected or supported.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the results and predictions of an experiment match?

    <p>The hypothesis is supported, but not proven.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are scientific findings and conclusions typically reported?

    <p>Through publication in scientific journals like Nature and Science.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the critical role of reproduction in living organisms?

    <p>Reproduction ensures the continuation of a species and passes genetic information to offspring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental characteristic of living organisms according to the text?

    <p>Acquiring energy and using it to power metabolic processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a hypothesis in science?

    <p>An educated guess made before any research is completed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a hypothesis become a theory in science?

    <p>By being extensively tested and supported by evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five fundamental characteristics of living organisms?

    <p>Cells, reproduction, evolution, information, energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scientific study of life known as?

    <p>Biology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a scientific theory different from a hypothesis?

    <p>A scientific theory is broad in explanatory scope and supported by a huge amount of evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scientific method?

    <p>A systematic way of gathering knowledge about the world and organizing it into theories and laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hypothesis?

    <p>A testable statement that may be either rejected or supported.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the peer review process in reliable scientific journals?

    <p>To ensure the experiment and data were well conducted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are scientific findings and conclusions typically reported?

    <p>Through publication in scientific journals like Nature and Science.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scientific method?

    <p>The series of steps used to gather knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental characteristic of living organisms according to the text?

    <p>Reproduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Biology?

    <p>The scientific study of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a hypothesis in science?

    <p>To propose a testable statement or educated guess to be investigated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a hypothesis become a theory in science?

    <p>By being extensively tested, supported by evidence, and explaining a broad range of phenomena.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scientific study of life known as?

    <p>Biology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five fundamental characteristics of living organisms?

    <ol> <li>Cells 2. Reproduction 3. Evolution 4. Information processing 5. Energy usage</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scientific method?

    <p>A systematic approach to conducting experiments, making observations, and drawing conclusions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the critical role of reproduction in living organisms?

    <p>Reproduction ensures the continuation of species and genetic diversity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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