Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

In a scientific experiment, a control is

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A)  a test that duplicates an experimental test except for one variable.
B)  a way to study the effects of just one experimental variable.
C)  both A and B
D)  neither A nor B

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

In science, a theory is

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

Science is a body of knowledge that goes back to

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

Question 8

In science, facts

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

Using science to analyze nature

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

Question 11

Radiant energy can be understood using this field of science.

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A)  Physics
B)  Biology
C)  Chemistry
D)  Astronomy

Question 12

The scientific method is a method for

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

Question 13

A truly educated person is knowledgeable about

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

Question 14

In science, an educated guess is called a

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

Question 15

In science, an educated guess is a

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

Question 16

The scientific spirit is based upon

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A)  hypotheses of well-known philosophers.
B)  honesty and trust.
C)  consensus in the scientific community.
D)  experimentation.

Question 17

Most natural phenomena we wonder about

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

Question 18

Science and technology are

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

Question 19

Which of the following is a scientific hypothesis?

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

Question 20

This course will focus on

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A)  math.
B)  memorizing formulas.
C)  learning concepts.
D)  the history of science.

Exam 1: About Science

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

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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

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In a scientific experiment, a control is

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

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In science, a theory is

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

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Science is a body of knowledge that goes back to

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In science, facts

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

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Using science to analyze nature

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