Introduction to Science Quiz

Which best describes the definition of science?

• Ridged set of rules that only apply to those that have advanced degrees.

• Facts that are designed to last forever, and guide people to generate truths.

• A way to figure out the supernatural world, magic and fantasy.

• Both a body of knowledge and a process to study the world around us.

Which is the best responds to the following statement...

If a scientist says "I don't know", you should probably not trust their research.

• The admission of uncertainty is common in science, and should not be perceived negatively.

• The admission of uncertainty is uncommon in science, and should be viewed negatively.

• "I don't know", is the same as being wrong, do not trust them.

• Scientists know most things, this is not a common issue.

Which of the following best describes a Scientific Law?

• A tentative answer to a specific question, the basis of further study.

• A network of facts that explain how a natural phenomenon occurs. It can be used to predict future outcomes.

• An observable truth about the natural world, a relationship between concepts, and can sometimes be expressed mathematically.

• Once a theory is proven, it will become a Scientific Law.

Which of the follow best describes a scientific hypothesis?

• A testable, tentative answer to a specific question that includes some evidence, the basis of further testing.

• A fact for a broad set of predictable outcomes, if correct will become a Scientific Law.

• A mathematical expression of years of research, that does not meet the qualifications of a Scientific Law.

• A random guess that has no evidence.

Which of the following Statements is a Scientific Law?

• The Sun will rise tomorrow morning.

• f=ma

• Nutrition aids in the treatment of some cancers.

• Tectonic Plate Theory

Which of the following is the most effective hypothesis?

• I think hydrogen peroxide cleans clothing of most stains.

• If hydrogen peroxide is put onto a grease stain, the grease will dissolve, because the oxygen bubbles will lift the grease away from the shirt.

• If you put cleaner on any type of stain, the stain will be rinsed off the clothes because that is what washing means.

• Peroxide is a harmful chemical and will damage clothing.

Which of the following is a quantitative observation?

• There are 7 pencils in the jar.

• The pencils in the jar are not sharpened.

• The pencils have a lower density than the jar that is holding them.

• Pencils are better than pens because you can erase an incorrect answer.

Which of the below statements is a logical inference to this observation?

The classroom lights are off...

• The lightbulbs are 32 watts.

• It is the Summer Solstice.

• The room is large.

• If the lights are off, maybe no one is in there.

How are observations made?

• Telescopes 🔭

• Microscopes 🔬

• Magnifying glasses 🔍

• All of the above

Which of the following statements are falsifiable?

• All dogs go to heaven.

• Sugar will cause ice to melt.

• There are invisible silent trolls in the stairwell.

• Other universes exist independent of our own.