Bad Science

Which of the following does not describe science

• Generating a facts that never change

• Examining natural phenomena

• Critically appraising the evidence for somebody else's position

• Testing hypotheses

A scientist completes an experiment and finds that the experiment supports the initial hypothesis. He then communicates his information to others - why is this important?

• To get credit for the discovery

• So that other's know he was correct

• So that other scientists can try to replicate and confirm his results

• To get a patent on the answer

Which of the following types of evidence would you trust the most?

• Experimental Results

• Eye witness accounts

• Expert testimony

• Peer Reviewed studies

A person tested their hypothesis in the lab and the results did not support the hypothesis. They should

• Try again to see if they messed up

• Adjust the data by throwing out data points

• Keep the conclusions to themselves.

• Re-evaluate the experiment and the hypothesis and communicate their results

A scientific ______________ explains a natural phenomena and is supported by overwhelming evidence

When people say "do your research", what are they actually talking about?

Which of the following are scientific models

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What happens to a hypothesis after it is supported by an experiment

• It turns into a law

• It turns into a theory

• It is tested more

• It is proven true

Which is the best description of the scientific method

• a specific set of steps in an experiment

• a method of discovering and testing knowledge about the natural world

Which of the following sources is most likely to be trustworthy in evaluating scientific claims

• Advertisements

• Newspaper articles

• Peer-reviewed articles

• Internet sites