Question 1

In science, facts

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A)  are more important than theories. 
B)  mean very little. 
C)  may change. 
D)  are absolute. C

Question 2

A scientific hypothesis may turn out to be right or it may turn out to be wrong. If it is a valid hypothesis, there must be a test for proving it

Accepted Answer

A)  right. 
B)  wrong. B

Question 3

Which of the following involves passion, talent, and intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  music 
B)  science 
C)  literature 
D)  art 
E)  all of the above E

Question 4

A truly educated person is knowledgeable about

Accepted Answer

A)  religion. 
B)  science. 
C)  the arts. 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

The synthesis of a large collection of information that contains well-tested and verified hypotheses about certain aspects of the world is known as a scientific

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothesis. 
B)  law or principle. 
C)  theory. 
D)  fact. 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

Science and technology are

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A)  responsible for all the good in the world. 
B)  responsible for all the bad in the world. 
C)  fundamentally different from each other. 
D)  related to one another, but not the same thing.

Question 7

When a scientist is dishonest and reports false information, he or she

Accepted Answer

A)  like in so many other professions, will be excused by the scientific community. 
B)  gets no second chance in the scientific community.

Question 8

Science is a body of knowledge that goes back to

Accepted Answer

A)  humankind's beginnings. 
B)  Italy in the sixteenth century. 
C)  Greece in the seventh century B.C.. 
D)  the time of Galileo.

Question 9

In science, a theory is

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A)  less than a fact. 
B)  unchangeable. 
C)  an educated guess. 
D)  a synthesis of a large body of well-tested knowledge.

Question 10

Using science to analyze nature

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A)  is a practice that requires a high degree of education. 
B)  adds depth to our understanding and therefore adds to our appreciation of nature. 
C)  reduces our sense of awe because it explains how things work. 
D)  is futile because scientific knowledge is imperfect.

Question 11

Science, art, and religion do not contradict one another because

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A)  if you choose science, you can forget about religion and art. 
B)  if you choose religion and art, you can forget about science. 
C)  if you choose the right one, you can forget the other two. 
D)  all three have different domains.

Question 12

In science, an educated guess is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  theory. 
B)  hypothesis. 
C)  both of the above

Question 13

Of the sciences known as physics, chemistry, and biology, the most basic is

Accepted Answer

A)  biology. 
B)  physics. 
C)  chemistry. 
D)  none in particular, as each may be considered fundamental

Question 14

The statement, "There are regions beneath Earth's crust that will always be beyond the reach of scientific investigation," is a

Accepted Answer

A)  fact. 
B)  theory. 
C)  hypothesis. 
D)  scientific statement. 
E)  speculation.

Question 15

Most natural phenomena we wonder about

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A)  are poorly explained by science. 
B)  are best explained by physics. 
C)  involve several scientific disciplines. 
D)  require knowledge of advanced mathematics.

Question 16

If experimental findings are not reproducible,

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A)  it is an indication that the scientific method was not followed. 
B)  the results are considered valid, but not usable. 
C)  it is an indication of scientific fraud. 
D)  the results are not considered valid.

Question 17

In science, an educated guess is a

Accepted Answer

A)  theory. 
B)  hypothesis. 
C)  both of the above

Question 18

Scientists repeat experimental findings in order to

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A)  eliminate unseen errors. 
B)  improve upon experimental design. 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B

Question 19

The scientific method is a method for

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A)  designing experiments. 
B)  gaining new knowledge. 
C)  making hypotheses. 
D)  making observations. 
E)  testing theories.

Question 20

Which of the following is a scientific hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Moon is made of green cheese. 
B)  There are parts of the universe that will never be found by man. 
C)  There are things we will never know about. 
D)  Matter is filled with undetectable particles. 
E)  none of the above

Exam 1: About Science

In science, facts

A scientific hypothesis may turn out to be right or it may turn out to be wrong. If it is a valid hypothesis, there must be a test for proving it

Which of the following involves passion, talent, and intelligence?

A truly educated person is knowledgeable about

The synthesis of a large collection of information that contains well-tested and verified hypotheses about certain aspects of the world is known as a scientific

Science and technology are

When a scientist is dishonest and reports false information, he or she

Science is a body of knowledge that goes back to

In science, a theory is

Using science to analyze nature

Science, art, and religion do not contradict one another because

In science, an educated guess is called a

Of the sciences known as physics, chemistry, and biology, the most basic is

The statement, "There are regions beneath Earth's crust that will always be beyond the reach of scientific investigation," is a

Most natural phenomena we wonder about

If experimental findings are not reproducible,

In science, an educated guess is a

Scientists repeat experimental findings in order to

The scientific method is a method for

Which of the following is a scientific hypothesis?