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What is one of the primary benefits of reporting scientific findings?
What is one of the primary benefits of reporting scientific findings?
- Avoiding any criticism
- Hindering further research
- Allowing for peer review (correct)
- Ensuring the findings are kept secret
Where do scientists often acknowledge the limitations of their study when reporting their work?
Where do scientists often acknowledge the limitations of their study when reporting their work?
- Introduction section
- Discussion or Conclusion section (correct)
- Abstract
- Methodology section
What distinguishes an experiment from an observational study?
What distinguishes an experiment from an observational study?
- In an experiment, a variable is manipulated; in an observational study, information is gathered without manipulation. (correct)
- In an experiment, variables are gathered without manipulation; in an observational study, information is manipulated.
- In an experiment, nothing is manipulated; in an observational study, variables are controlled.
- In an experiment, information is gathered without manipulation; in an observational study, variables are manipulated.
In the context of the scientific method, what follows after presenting findings to the scientific community?
In the context of the scientific method, what follows after presenting findings to the scientific community?
What is the main difference between a hypothesis and a scientific theory?
What is the main difference between a hypothesis and a scientific theory?
Which step might a researcher need to revisit if their data does not support their original hypothesis?
Which step might a researcher need to revisit if their data does not support their original hypothesis?
What term describes the process where other experts examine an experimental design and conclusions to ensure scientific soundness?
What term describes the process where other experts examine an experimental design and conclusions to ensure scientific soundness?
Why might an observational study have limitations compared to an experiment?
Why might an observational study have limitations compared to an experiment?
"Germ theory", as an example, is considered a scientific ____________.
"Germ theory", as an example, is considered a scientific ____________.
Why do scientists usually avoid using the term "prove" in scientific discussions?
Why do scientists usually avoid using the term "prove" in scientific discussions?
What is the purpose of the scientific method?
What is the purpose of the scientific method?
Why is it important for a hypothesis to be based on objective observations?
Why is it important for a hypothesis to be based on objective observations?
What should a scientist do if the data collected do not support the hypothesis?
What should a scientist do if the data collected do not support the hypothesis?
How are data often analyzed during scientific inquiry?
How are data often analyzed during scientific inquiry?
What happens if a hypothesis can be disproved?
What happens if a hypothesis can be disproved?
In what form are scientific findings often reported?
In what form are scientific findings often reported?
What is the main purpose of developing a hypothesis in scientific inquiry?
What is the main purpose of developing a hypothesis in scientific inquiry?
Why is it acceptable for a hypothesis to be disproved according to the text?
Why is it acceptable for a hypothesis to be disproved according to the text?
What could happen if a scientist fails to report their findings?
What could happen if a scientist fails to report their findings?
What role do statistics play in the scientific method?
What role do statistics play in the scientific method?
A hypothesis in scientific inquiry must be based on subjective observations.
A hypothesis in scientific inquiry must be based on subjective observations.
If the data do not support the hypothesis, the hypothesis cannot be re-evaluated.
If the data do not support the hypothesis, the hypothesis cannot be re-evaluated.
Data collected during scientific inquiry are often analyzed using statistics.
Data collected during scientific inquiry are often analyzed using statistics.
It is not important for scientists to report their findings after completing a study.
It is not important for scientists to report their findings after completing a study.
Scientists usually report their findings in the form of a painting or drawing.
Scientists usually report their findings in the form of a painting or drawing.
Designing an experiment is the final step in the scientific method.
Designing an experiment is the final step in the scientific method.
A false hypothesis can never lead to generating and testing a new hypothesis.
A false hypothesis can never lead to generating and testing a new hypothesis.
Observational studies always provide more reliable results compared to experiments.
Observational studies always provide more reliable results compared to experiments.
Hypotheses can never be disproved in the scientific method.
Hypotheses can never be disproved in the scientific method.
The purpose of the scientific method is to report findings to the scientific community.
The purpose of the scientific method is to report findings to the scientific community.
In an observational study, the researcher manipulates a variable to see what will happen.
In an observational study, the researcher manipulates a variable to see what will happen.
An experimental study involves providing an experimental group with a drug or treatment to observe the effects.
An experimental study involves providing an experimental group with a drug or treatment to observe the effects.
A good scientist will not acknowledge the limitations of their study in the 'Discussion' or 'Conclusion' section.
A good scientist will not acknowledge the limitations of their study in the 'Discussion' or 'Conclusion' section.
A scientific theory is just an idea or a hypothesis.
A scientific theory is just an idea or a hypothesis.
It is acceptable for a hypothesis to be disproved in scientific inquiry.
It is acceptable for a hypothesis to be disproved in scientific inquiry.
An observational study may have limitations due to the difficulty in isolating all contributing variables.
An observational study may have limitations due to the difficulty in isolating all contributing variables.
In the scientific method, data that do not support the hypothesis may lead to skipping the 'hypothesis' step.
In the scientific method, data that do not support the hypothesis may lead to skipping the 'hypothesis' step.
'Germ theory' is considered a well-supported model in the scientific world.
'Germ theory' is considered a well-supported model in the scientific world.
Reporting scientific findings is not important in the scientific community.
Reporting scientific findings is not important in the scientific community.
If a scientist fails to report their findings, new hypotheses and experiments cannot be generated from their work.
If a scientist fails to report their findings, new hypotheses and experiments cannot be generated from their work.
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