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WorksheetsCP Biology: Lesson 2 The Nature of Science
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 17mins
_____ is the use of evidence to form testable explanations and predictions of natural occurences.
Biology
Science
Math
Chemistry
A "HYPOTHESIS" is best described as:
a statement of fact
an opinion that can't be proven
an educated guess or prediction that can be tested
a conclusion
What does INVESTIGATION mean in science?
an observation or study by close examination
Watching TV shows related to mysteries
Asking random questions
an educated guess
Why do SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATIONS change overtime?
Scientists like making things complicated.
It keep students engaged.
because of new discoveries and information
because of school.
What is the main difference between a THEORY and a LAW
There is no difference between a theory and a law
A theory explains why something happens, while law describes what happens.
A theory is a proven fact, while law is just a guess
Which best explains the relationship between scientific theories and scientific laws?
Laws can become theories, but theories cannot become laws.
They are fundamentally different and one cannot become the other.
Theories can become laws, but laws cannot become theories.
They are two terms that mean the same thing.
The process of combining what you know with what you have learned to draw logical conclusions is called?
Hypothesis
Infrared
Observing
Inferring
Which of the following statements about PSEUDOSCIENCE is true?
Pseudoscience is the same as science.
Pseudoscience does not ignore inconsistencies
Pseudoscience often has lots of scientific evidence
Pseudoscience is an area of studies that tries to imitate science but are not supported by evidence
Which is an example of a pseudoscience?
Biology
Chemistry
Astrology
Geology
Which is true about scientific inquiry?
It poses questions about astrology
It can be done only by one person.
It is testable.
It is resistant to change and not open to criticism.
How does scientific inquiry begin?
with a conclusion
by conducting experiments
with making observations
How does science expand knowledge?
By keeping secrets
By making things up
By reevaluation of what is known
by pseudoscience
Why are disagreements among scientists and inconsistencies in data beneficial?
They make science less reliable.
They cause scientist to compete.
they prevent any progress in science.
They lead to further investigation
How do scientists test claims?
by the use of experimental procedures or Scientific Methods.
By making up stories
by believing everything they hear
by ignoring claims
Which describes peer review of a scientific study?
evaluation by scientists in the same field
evaluation by corporations
evaluation by the general public
evaluation by scientists in other fields
Why is it important to be scientifically literate?
to impress others.
to make random guesses
to memorize random facts
to better participate in discussions and evaluate issues in the world around you
