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According to the text, what is the goal of science?
According to the text, what is the goal of science?
- To explain the evidence
- To understand the world (correct)
- To gather information
- To make observations
According to the text, what is the difference between quantitative and qualitative data?
According to the text, what is the difference between quantitative and qualitative data?
- Quantitative data is based on observations, while qualitative data is easily measured
- Quantitative data cannot be easily measured, while qualitative data is numerical
- Quantitative data is numerical, while qualitative data cannot be easily measured (correct)
- Quantitative data is easily measured, while qualitative data is based on observations
According to the text, what is a hypothesis?
According to the text, what is a hypothesis?
- A testable explanation for a question or problem (correct)
- A conclusion based on previous observations and evidence
- A numerical measurement of observations
- A gathering of information called data
Which of the following is a characteristic of living things?
Which of the following is a characteristic of living things?
What is the purpose of a controlled experiment?
What is the purpose of a controlled experiment?
What is the smallest living unit of organisms?
What is the smallest living unit of organisms?
What is the purpose of using stains in a compound light microscope?
What is the purpose of using stains in a compound light microscope?