WorksheetsChapter 1. The Nature of science
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Explanations of natural phenomena supported by large amounts of data are called
hypotheses
laws
theories
experiments
A(n) __________ is a rule that describes a pattern in nature.
scientific law
observation
hypothesis
theory
A(n) __________ is a prediction or explanation that can be tested by experimentation.
hypothesis
theory
method
scientific law
What occurs when the expectations of a scientist change how the results of an experiment are viewed?
revision
conclusion
bias
data
__________ science deals with living things.
Human
earth
Life
Physical
Information gathered during experiments is/are called __________
A hypothesis
conclusions
data
a theory
Which of the following models can you see and touch?
physical
idea
concept
computer
__________ science investigates Earth and space.
Astrology
Physical
Earth
Life
__________ is a process that uses observation and experimentation to gain knowledge about the regularities in nature.
Graphing
Science
Measurement
Hypothesizing
What factors can be changed in an experiment?
standards
variables
controls
constants
A(n) __________ is a well-organized procedure that tests an idea.
theory
hypothesis
experiment
method
A(n) __________ is something that represents an idea or object to help people better understand it.
theory
method
observation
model
Which of the following is an example of technology?
studying how the skin of a shark repels water
studying the behavior of light as it travels through fiber optic wires
developing new materials based on knowledge gained by studying animals
studying how to harness the energy of sunlight
What is the primary difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?
A theory does not have a large body of supporting data.
A theory describes a pattern and a scientific law explains why something happens.
Scientific theories are absolute.
A theory explains why something happens and a law describes a pattern.
__________ is the practical application of science.
Data
Scientific Law
Knowledge
Technology
An experiment is a specific test of a __________.
Hypothesis
Theory
Control
variable
To __________ something means to draw a conclusion based on what you observe.
Theorize
infix
hypothesize
infer
Which of the following is NOT a method that scientists might use to communicate their findings to other scientists?
publishing articles in professional journals
publishing reports on the Internet
mental telepathy
giving speeches at conventions
What factor is not changed in an experiment?
temperature
constant
independent variable
dependent variable
How does a scientist confirm data?
by observing that repeating the experiment yields similar results
by checking calculations for errors
by making sure that technicians follow procedures properly
by consulting with an expert in the field
