Exam 24: Applying the Science

Based on the scientific evidence presented in Chapter 19 of Biology Now, which of the following is NOT the reason for the observed increase in incidence of autism in the United States and other countries since the 1970s?

Indicate below which texts are examples of primary literature and which are examples of secondary literature. -review articles found in peer-reviewed scientific journals

Developing a scientific understanding of a natural phenomenon typically begins by

A statement about how the world works that can be supported, or not, by using the scientific method is a(n) ________ claim.

When individuals use the scientific process to question information and make informed decisions about the world around them, they are acting in a(n) ________ literate manner.

The federally funded Centers for Disease Control routinely collect and evaluate data regarding communicable diseases. This information helps researchers make recommendations regarding vaccination schedules for children and adults. This is an example of

Which of the following would NOT be a particularly negative consideration when regarding a researcher's possible bias?

Which of the following would NOT be a situation where your own scientific literacy would be helpful?

Which of the following would NOT be a reason for a peer-reviewed paper to be retracted by its publisher as untrue or inaccurate?

You are reading an article written by Neil Shubin et al. regarding the pectoral fin of Tiktaalik roseae in the peer-reviewed journal Nature. This article is an example of

You discover that a holistic treatment called "ear candling" involves putting the end of wax-coated cloth cone (a "candle") into your ear and lighting it on fire, letting it burn to within about 4 inches of your face, and then repeating with a new candle. This process is supposed to remove tension, anxiety, and stress from your body. Which of the following statements or questions would NOT be helpful in scientifically evaluating these claims?

Scientific studies that compare patients with a disease to those without the disease are referred to as

Which of the following is LEAST likely to include unchecked bias when making scientific statements?

Indicate below which texts are examples of primary literature and which are examples of secondary literature. -Science, a peer-reviewed scientific journal

A researcher noticed that as the prevalence of cell phone usage increased between the years of 1998 and 2010 so did the number of individuals diagnosed with autism. He decided that cell phone usage by expectant mothers was causing autism. Which of the following would NOT be helpful in evaluating his assumption?

When determining whether or not a claim about a new cleansing juice diet is scientific or pseudoscientific, which of the following is NOT a helpful question to ask yourself?

You are reading an article in Discover magazine about Tiktaalik roseae, the organism thought to be the link between fish and terrestrial tetrapods. The researcher that discovered Tiktaalik was publicly funded. This article represents a

This graph shows which of the following?

Indicate below which texts are examples of primary literature and which are examples of secondary literature. -National Geographic, a popular magazine about science and the world

You search the Internet for information regarding the use of a particular herbal supplement because you have heard claims that it will help you safely build muscle while losing fat. During your search you come across a site that claims to have evidence to support those claims. What questions should you ask as you peruse the site?