The Scientific Method Crash Course Biology #2

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Lisa Hosler
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word 'science' mean?
To know
To discover
To experiment
To observe
Answer explanation
The word 'science' comes from the Latin word 'scientia', which means 'knowledge'. Therefore, the correct answer to the question 'What does the word 'science' mean?' is 'To know'. This is because science is the pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a systematic methodology based on evidence.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-1
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the fuel for science's fire?
Observation
Knowledge
Curiosity
Experimentation
Answer explanation
The fuel for science's fire is curiosity. This is because curiosity drives scientists to ask questions and seek answers, leading to new discoveries and advancements in science. While observation, knowledge, and experimentation are all important components of scientific inquiry, it is curiosity that sparks the initial interest and motivates the pursuit of knowledge.
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NGSS.MS-PS1-2
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some burning questions that fuel science?
What is the universe made of?
Where did life begin?
Why does cut grass smell like watermelon?
All of the above
Answer explanation
The question asks about the burning questions that fuel science. The options provided are all significant scientific queries. 'What is the universe made of?' pertains to physics and cosmology. 'Where did life begin?' is a fundamental question in biology and astrobiology. 'Why does cut grass smell like watermelon?' is a question in the field of chemistry and botany. Therefore, 'All of the above' is the correct answer as all these questions fuel scientific exploration and discovery.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
NGSS.MS-LS1-1
NGSS.MS-LS4-1
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the scientific method?
A process of discovery and knowing
A set of rules for conducting experiments
A way to prove or disprove theories
A method for analyzing data
Answer explanation
The scientific method is a process of discovery and knowing, as it involves systematic observation, measurement, experimentation, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses. It is not just a set of rules for experiments, a way to prove or disprove theories, or a method for analyzing data, but rather a comprehensive approach to understanding the natural world.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-6
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Forming a hypothesis
Analyzing the results
Making an observation
Reporting the conclusions
Answer explanation
The first step of the scientific method is making an observation. This is when a scientist notices something in the natural world and begins to ask questions about it. Forming a hypothesis, analyzing the results, and reporting the conclusions are subsequent steps in the process.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a hypothesis?
A proven fact
An educated guess
A scientific theory
A mathematical model
Answer explanation
A hypothesis is an educated guess because it is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon based on limited evidence. It serves as a starting point for further investigation and experimentation. Unlike a proven fact, a hypothesis is not yet confirmed, and it is different from a scientific theory or a mathematical model, which are more comprehensive explanations supported by a significant amount of evidence.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-3
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of an experiment in the scientific method?
To gather evidence
To prove a hypothesis
To report conclusions
To create new hypotheses
Answer explanation
The purpose of an experiment in the scientific method is to gather evidence. This is done to test a hypothesis, not to prove it. The evidence gathered can either support or refute the hypothesis. Reporting conclusions and creating new hypotheses are subsequent steps in the scientific method.
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NGSS.MS-PS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
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