1.2 H-Biology Scientific Attitudes Review

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an inspiration for scientific methodology?

• Scientific attitudes

• Practical problems

• New technology

• Financial incentives

Which scientific attitude involves being eager to learn and discover?

• Skepticism

• Curiosity

• Rigidity

• Laziness

What is a key characteristic of good scientists according to the text?

• They always agree with existing ideas.

• They never conduct experiments.

• They are skeptics.

• They avoid questioning hypotheses.

What is the attitude of good scientists towards explanations without evidence?

• They accept them.

• They refuse to accept them.

• They ignore them.

• They publish them.

Which activity is directly linked to 'Exploration and Discovery' in the Role of Technology?

• Making observations

• Asking questions

• Sharing data and ideas

• Exploring the literature

What is the source of the adapted diagram "Role of Technology" in the document?

• UC Berkeley, Museum of Paleontology

• Harvard University, Department of Science

• MIT, Technology and Science Division

• Stanford University, Science and Technology Museum

Which of the following activities is NOT part of the exploration and discovery process mentioned in the document?

• Making observations

• Asking questions

• Conducting interviews

• Sharing data and ideas

What does a scientific theory enable scientists to do?

• Make random guesses

• Ignore new evidence

• Make accurate predictions about natural events

• Disregard previous observations

What do scientific questions involve?

• Society, economy, laws, and moral principles

• Only scientific theories

• Artistic and cultural aspects

• Historical events

Which aspect of society does scientific questions NOT deal with?

• Personal preferences and beliefs

• law

• economy

• moral principles