Chapter 1 Review Questions

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    An inference is

    • The same as an observation
    • A logical interpretation of an observation
    • A statement involving numbers
    • The best way to avoid bias
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This is a review for exam #1. Please answer all questions independently. You will need the course text book to answer two of the questions. This counts as homework, and will not be graded as a quiz or test. Please come to class prepared to discuss any questions you find confusing. You have 20 minutes See moreto complete this quiz.

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  • 2. 

    To be useful in science, a hypothesis must be

    • Measurable

    • Observable

    • Testable

    • Correct

    Correct Answer
    A. Testable
    Explanation
    Only testable hypotheses are useful in science. Even incorrect hypotheses can give useful information about how the natural world works. Not all experiments involve things you can measure or directly see, but all must have a testable hypothesis.

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  • 3. 

    Which statement about a controlled experiment is true?

    • All the variables must be kept the same.

    • Only one variable is changed at a time.

    • Scientists always use controlled experiments.

    • Controlled experiments cannot be performed on living things.

    Correct Answer
    A. Only one variable is changed at a time.
    Explanation
    Answer B is the definition of a controlled experiment. Not all studies lend themselves to controlled experiments. For example, field observations are, by definition, not controlled experiments.

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  • 4. 

    Which statement is not an observation?

    • The insect has three legs on the left side.

    • The insect has a pattern on its back.

    • The insect's pattern shows that it is poisonous.

    • The insect is green, white, and black.

    Correct Answer
    A. The insect's pattern shows that it is poisonous.
    Explanation
    The statement "The insect's pattern shows that it is poisonous" is not an observation because it involves an interpretation or inference about the insect's pattern rather than a direct observation of the pattern itself. Observations are typically factual and objective descriptions of what is directly observable, while interpretations involve making conclusions or judgments based on those observations.

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  • 5. 

    The statement "The worm is 2 cm long" is a(n)

    • Quantitative observation

    • Qualitative observation

    • Inference

    • Hypothesis

    Correct Answer
    A. Quantitative observation
    Explanation
    The statement "The worm is 2 cm long" is a quantitative observation because it provides a specific measurement of the length of the worm. It is a factual statement based on direct measurement or observation, rather than an interpretation or assumption.

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  • 6. 

    A scientific theory is 

    • Another word for hypothesis

    • A well tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations

    • The same as a conclusion of an experiment

    • Established when the conclusion of two separate experiments are the same

    Correct Answer
    A. A well tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations
    Explanation
    A scientific theory is a well tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations. This means that a scientific theory is not just a guess or hypothesis, but it is based on extensive research and experimentation. It is a comprehensive explanation that can account for a wide variety of observations and has been repeatedly tested and supported by evidence. A scientific theory goes beyond the conclusion of a single experiment and provides a framework to understand and predict natural phenomena.

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  • 7. 

    Which process is used by organisms to keep their internal conditions relatively stable?

    • Metabolism

    • Reproduction

    • Evolution

    • Homeostasis

    Correct Answer
    A. Homeostasis
    Explanation
    Homeostasis is the process used by organisms to maintain a relatively stable internal environment. It involves various physiological mechanisms that regulate temperature, pH levels, water balance, and other factors to ensure optimal conditions for the body's cells. Homeostasis is crucial for the proper functioning of an organism and allows it to adapt to changes in the external environment while keeping internal conditions within a narrow range. Metabolism, reproduction, and evolution are important processes in organisms but do not specifically refer to the maintenance of internal stability.

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  • 8. 

    Please refer to the graph on page 32 of the course text book to answer this question. Which is a scientific inference based on the contents of the graph?

    • The flies in population B were healthier than those in population A.

    • A fly population with more available space will grow larger than one with less space.

    • In 40 more days, the sizes of both populations would decrease at the same rate.

    • The pattern shown in this graph is true only for fruit flies.

    Correct Answer
    A. A fly population with more available space will grow larger than one with less space.
    Explanation
    B is the only answer that can be inferred based solely on the graph.

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  • 9. 

    Please refer to the graph on page 32 of the course text book to answer this question. The manipulated (independent) variable was

    • Number of flies

    • Number of groups studied

    • Time in days

    • Size of the containers

    Correct Answer
    A. Size of the containers
    Explanation
    Remember that the independent variable is the variable which is changed (manipulated) by the researcher.

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  • 10. 

    Who is your teacher?

    • D'Anna

    • Brandon

  • 11. 

    What class period are you in?

    • 2

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    • 5

    • 6

    • 7

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  • 12. 

    Why is it important for scientists to test only ONE variable at a time during an experiment?

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