SCI 7 CH.1: The World of Life Science

The steps commonly used by scientists in gathering information to test hypotheses and solve problems are called _____ .

• descriptive research

• pure science

• scientific method

• applied science

Using one or more of your senses to gather information is called ______ .

• observing

• inferring

• predicting

• classifying

A possible explanation, prediction or answer to a question, usually in an "If, then" statement, is a:

• hypothesis

• scientific method

• data

• first aid

A factor that can change in an experiment is called a

• conclusion

• variable

• hypothesis

• theory

What is the basic SI unit for measuring length?

• Celsius

• gram

• meter

• liter

What is the basic SI unit for measuring mass?

• Celsius

• gram

• meter

• liter

A scientific ____ is a well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results.

• inquiry

• hypothesis

• theory

• law

A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions is a _____ .

• scientific inquiry

• scientific hypothesis

• scientific theory

• scientific law

Life scientists (and all scientists really!) often use _________ to represent complex objects or processes.

• tools

• toys

• charts & diagrams

• models

To test a hypothesis, a scientist designs an ___________.

• experiment

• assignment

• questionnaire

• example