H-Bio Chapter 1.1 What is Science? Notes Review

Science provides explanations for events in which realm?

• Supernatural

• Natural

• Fictional

• Imaginary

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What does science use to make useful predictions?

• Random guesses

• Natural explanations

• Superstitions

• Myths

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Which of the following is NOT a use of natural explanations in science?

• To understand patterns in nature

• To make useful predictions about natural events

• To create fictional stories

• To provide natural explanations for events

What is the first step in the scientific methodology?

• Observing and asking questions

• Conducting controlled experiments

• Collecting and analyzing data

• Drawing conclusions

Which of the following steps is necessary before drawing conclusions in the scientific methodology?

• Observing and asking questions

• Making inferences

• Conducting controlled experiments

• Collecting and analyzing data

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which of the following is NOT an example of a variable in a controlled experiment?

• Light

• Time

• Availability of nutrients

• The hypothesis

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What is the main focus of a controlled experiment?

• Keeping track of variables

• Writing a detailed report

• Conducting interviews

• Collecting money

Which variable is also known as the manipulated variable?

• Dependent variable

• Responding variable

• Independent variable

• Controlled variable

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What is the purpose of revising a hypothesis in scientific research?

• To ensure it aligns with experimental data

• To ignore the data

• To publish the hypothesis

• To form personal opinions

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What should scientists do if experimental data does not support the hypothesis?

• Refute or revise the hypothesis

• Ignore the data

• Publish the hypothesis anyway

• Form personal opinions

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