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Which core principle of science emphasizes that findings should be based on objective data rather than personal opinions?
Which core principle of science emphasizes that findings should be based on objective data rather than personal opinions?
- Testability
- Skepticism
- Objectivity (correct)
- Replicability
A researcher observes a new phenomenon in a laboratory. Which step of the scientific method would they undertake NEXT to begin investigating this phenomenon systematically?
A researcher observes a new phenomenon in a laboratory. Which step of the scientific method would they undertake NEXT to begin investigating this phenomenon systematically?
- Formulate a hypothesis.
- Ask a question. (correct)
- Conduct an experiment.
- Collect data.
If multiple independent research groups repeat an experiment and obtain consistent results, which principle of science is being supported?
If multiple independent research groups repeat an experiment and obtain consistent results, which principle of science is being supported?
- Skepticism
- Replicability (correct)
- Testability
- Objectivity
Which of the following best describes the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?
Which of the following best describes the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?
Which activity exemplifies the use of inferential statistics in scientific research?
Which activity exemplifies the use of inferential statistics in scientific research?
Which ethical consideration is MOST directly violated when a researcher uses data from another study without proper citation?
Which ethical consideration is MOST directly violated when a researcher uses data from another study without proper citation?
Which of the following is an example of interdisciplinary science?
Which of the following is an example of interdisciplinary science?
A climate scientist uses computer models to simulate the effects of greenhouse gas emissions on global temperatures. Which of the following scientific tools are they using?
A climate scientist uses computer models to simulate the effects of greenhouse gas emissions on global temperatures. Which of the following scientific tools are they using?
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental SI unit?
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental SI unit?
A researcher aims to minimize bias in their study. What steps should they take during the data collection and analysis phases?
A researcher aims to minimize bias in their study. What steps should they take during the data collection and analysis phases?
Flashcards
What is Science?
What is Science?
A systematic approach to understanding the natural world through observation, experimentation, and analysis.
What is Objectivity?
What is Objectivity?
Findings are based on empirical evidence and free from personal bias.
What is Empirical Evidence?
What is Empirical Evidence?
Data and observations collected through systematic experimentation and observation.
What is Skepticism?
What is Skepticism?
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What is Testability?
What is Testability?
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What is Replicability?
What is Replicability?
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What is a Scientific Theory?
What is a Scientific Theory?
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What is a Scientific Law?
What is a Scientific Law?
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What is Statistics in science?
What is Statistics in science?
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What is Integrity in science?
What is Integrity in science?
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