Methods of Science Quiz 2

Science is

• the search for knowledge
• investigation of natural events.
• neither of these
• both of these

Which type of scientist studies the question of what kinds of particles make up matter?

•  an Earth scientist
• none of these
• a life scientist
• a physical scientist

Which type of scientist studies the question of how do bugs aid in disease control?

•  an Earth scientist
• none of these
• a life scientist
• a physical scientist

How are predictions used in the scientific process?

•  to help scientists formulate theories
• to help scientists test hypotheses
• to help scientists communicate results
• to help scientists analyze data

Which of the following is a method of analyzing data?

•  making a prediction
• stating a problem
• doing a calculation
• revising a hypothesis

In which case would you revise a hypothesis?

• when you have no prior knowledge of a subject
• when you do not have enough data to make a graph
• when your experimental design does not work
• when experimental results do not support the original hypothesis

Why is the theory of plate tectonics called a scientific theory?

• because it is a rule that describes a pattern in nature
• because it is an explanation based on many observations and investigations
• because it is information gathered by using the senses
• because it is a statement of what will happen next

This is a rule that describes a pattern in nature.

• Scientific law
• Scientific theory
• Scientific investigation
• Scientific experiment

Combining what your already know with new facts that you are given to decide if you should agree with something.

• Hypothesis
• Conclusion
• Critical thinking
• Research

Recorded observations and measurements.

• Information
• Conclusion 
• Hypothesis
• Data