Question

The Process of Science

1. After formulating a hypothesis, a scientist

(a) proves the hypothesis to be true or false.

(b) test the hypothesis

(c) decides how to best avoid having a control

(d) makes sure environmental conditions are just right

(e) formulates a scientific theory

 

2. Experiments examine the contribution of the .........to the observation.

(a) respeonding variable

(b) control group

(c) standard deviation

(d) experimental variable

 

3. Which of the following is not correctly linked?

(a) model: a representation of an experiment

(b) standard deviation: a from of statistical analysis

(c) principle: a theory that is not supported by experimental evidence

(d) data: the results of an experiment or observation.

 

Challenges Facing Science:

4. Which of the following applies scientific knowledge to the needs of society?

(a) evolution

(b) taxonomy

(c) systematics

(d) technology

 

5. Which of the following represents the permanent loss of a species?

(a) natural selection

(b) greenhouse effect

(c) extinction

(d) climate change.

 

6. and SARS are examples of

(a) extinct species

(b) forms of greenhouse gases

(c) endangered habitats.

(d) emerging diseases.