Understanding Scientific Concepts and Theories

From what Latin verb does the word "science" originate?

• to observe

• to discover

• to know

• to experiment

What is considered the fuel for science's fire?

• Funding

• Curiosity

• Experiments

• Observations

What does the field of biology primarily explore?

• The composition of the universe

• The history of human civilizations

• The relationships and interactions among living things and their environment

• The properties of matter and energy

When did the word "scientist" first appear in the English language?

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 20th century

What is the initial step in the scientific method?

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Analyzing results

• Making an observation that leads to a question

• Testing the hypothesis with an experiment

In the scientific method, what is a hypothesis?

• A proven fact

• A final conclusion

• A testable explanation or reasonable prediction

• A random guess

How is the scientific process best described in the real world?

• A straight line from hypothesis to conclusion

• A series of isolated experiments

• A rigid, unchanging set of rules

• A dynamic and often non-linear path with looping squiggles

What is a common characteristic of how scientists typically work?

• They usually work alone to avoid distractions.

• They compete fiercely without sharing information.

• They collaborate in teams, sharing ideas, questions, and evidence.

• They rely solely on historical data for their research.

What is a fundamental aspect of scientific progress?

• A single scientist making groundbreaking discoveries independently.

• Scientists competing to disprove each other's work without collaboration.

• Teams of scientists building upon previous research and sharing observations.

• Scientific knowledge remaining static once a discovery is made.

How does a scientific theory typically evolve?

• A single hypothesis is proven true after one experiment.

• Evidence from various angles is repeatedly tested and accumulated.

• It is based on a scientist's personal opinion or speculation.

• It is formed without any need for empirical evidence.