Chapter 1.2: The Nature of Science

Multiple Choice

The body of knowledge based on the study of the natural world, is known as what?

• Science

• Calculus

• History

• Athletics

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an essential characteristic of science that scientists use to develop explanations?

• Publish their work in scientific journals

• Scientific Inquiry

• Educated Guessing

• Memorization

Match

Match the following terms with their definitions:

• The body of knowledge based on the study of the natural world.

• This is both a creative process and a process rooted in unbiased observations and experimentation

• An explanation of a natural phenomenon supported by many observations and experiments over time.

• This describes relationships under certain conditions in nature.

Science

Scientific Inquiry

Theory

Scientific Law

• Science

• Scientific Inquiry

• Theory

• Scientific Law

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of scientific inquiry?

• Makes observations and draws conclusions

• Challenges accepted theories

• Undergoes peer review

• Proves every hypothesis

Multiple Choice

Eddie Munson thinks that if you play Puppet Master really loudly, then that will attract demobats. He sets up an experiment to see if he is right. Which characteristic of scientific inquiry is he using?

• Tests claims

• Makes observations and draws conclusions

• Questions results

• Undergoes peer review

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a pseudoscience?

• Biology

• Astronomy

• Quantum Physics

• Palmistry