Unit 1, Concept 1: Biology Basics

What is the definition of a fact in science?

• An opinion

• A verifiable observation

• A random idea

• A subjective interpretation

What is the purpose of conducting background research in a scientific investigation?

• To make observations

• To define a hypothesis

• To see what others have already found out

• To draw conclusions

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What is the independent variable in a scientific experiment?

• The prediction made

• The cause being manipulated

• The data collected

• The effect being measured

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What is the dependent variable in a scientific experiment?

• The cause being manipulated

• The prediction made

• The effect being measured

• The data collected

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What is the emphasis of science when it comes to explanations?

• Based on empirical evidence

• Based on opinions

• Based on assumptions

• Based on personal beliefs

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What is the main goal of a scientific investigation?

• To conduct background research

• To answer an overarching question

• To ask questions

• To define a purpose

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What is the definition of a principle in science?

• A statement based on repeated experimental observation

• A random idea

• A verifiable observation

• An opinion

What is the characteristic of precise data in a scientific experiment?

• Inaccurate and general

• Inconsistent and vague

• Consistent and specific

• Random and arbitrary

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What is the characteristic of accurate data in a scientific experiment?

• Inaccurate and general

• Inconsistent and vague

• Random and arbitrary

• Consistent and specific

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What is the explanation of a theory in science?

• A subjective interpretation

• A random concept

• An explanation of an observed phenomenon

• An idea

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