Chapter 1-2 Physical Science Review

The purpose of peer review in science is to ensure that

• all scientific research is funded

• the results of experiments are correct

• all scientific results are published

• published results meet standards set by scientific community

_______________ can be defined as a way of learning about the natural world that is based on evidence and logic.

• induction

• scientific theory

• science

• scientific law

Drawing general conclusions from many individual observation is called

• induction

• scientific theory

• science

• scientific law

A _____________ is a broad explanation that is widely accepted because it is supported by a great deal of evidence.

• induction

• scientific theory

• science

• scientific law

______________ is a statement describing what always happens under certain conditions in nature.

• induction

• scientific theory

• science

• scientific law

is defined as the study of matter and energy

• Physical science

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Control

_______________ is the study of the structure,properties, and interactions of matter

• Physical science

• Chemistry

• Physics

• control

____________ is the study of energy and how it interacts with matter.

• Physical science

• chemistry

• physics

• control

_______________ is a variable that is held constant so it won't influence the outcome of an experiment.

• Physical science

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Control

Refers to rules for deciding between right and wrong.

• ethics

• experiment

• field study

• hypothesis