The Fundamentals of Science

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a controlled experiment?

<p>To manipulate one variable at a time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest living unit of organisms?

<p>Cell (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using stains in a compound light microscope?

<p>To make cells more visible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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