Introduction of science

What is the primary focus of physical science?

• The study of living organisms
• The study of matter and energy
• The study of human behavior
• The study of mathematical patterns

Which sub-discipline of science studies the composition and changes of matter?

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Geology
• Meteorology

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Conducting experiments
• Formulating a hypothesis
• Collecting data
• Making observations

In the scientific method, what is a hypothesis?

• A proven fact
• A possible explanation for a phenomenon
• The final conclusion of an experiment
• The dependent variable

What is the purpose of experimentation in the scientific method?

• To confirm the hypothesis
• To prove the hypothesis beyond doubt
• To collect data and draw conclusions
• To demonstrate the researcher's skills

Qualitative data focuses on:

• Numerical measurements
• Descriptive qualities and attributes
• Statistical analysis
• Experimental control

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

• Temperature of a liquid
• Weight of an object
• Color of a flower petal
• Distance traveled by a car

Quantitative data is best described as:

• Descriptive and non-numeric information
• Information that cannot be measured
• Information gathered through observations
• Numerical measurements and quantities

What type of data is suitable for statistical analysis?

• Qualitative data
• Quantitative data
• Both qualitative and quantitative data
• Hypothetical data

When conducting a survey to collect data, what type of data are you likely to gather?

• Qualitative data
• Quantitative data
• Both qualitative and quantitative data
• No data, as surveys do not provide useful information