Exam 1: The Process of Science Java Report

A) can be changed throughout the experiment.
B) can be avidly accepted by scientists.
C) can be tested and proven true.
D) can be tested and proven false.
E) precedes a theory.

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A) hypothesize, test, analyze, and conclude.
B) observe, hypothesize, test, analyze, and conclude.
C) observe, question, test, analyze, and conclude.
D) Hypothesize, test, analyze, and conclude.
E) observe, test, hypothesize, analyze, and conclude.

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A) vomiting.
B) fevers.
C) confusion.
D) fever.
E) All of the above.

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A) indicates a high likelihood that your results are due to your treatment versus due to chance.
B) is more likely to be reliable if you have a small sample size versus a large sample size.
C) is a requirement of the data from a scientific experiment.
D) indicates that the hypothesis should be rejected.
E) depends on large data sets.

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A) empirical
B) causational
C) anecdotal
D) logical
E) statistical

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A) the number of skin cells
B) the type of light
C) the length of time the cells are exposed to UV light
D) the untreated cells
E) the amount of DNA damage in the cells

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A) A local daily newspaper
B) A website
C) A drug company's clinical trial results
D) A popular scientific magazine
E) A peer-reviewed scientific journal

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A) jurisprudence.
B) peer rebuttal.
C) journalistic integrity.
D) journalistic license.
E) peer review.

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A) an idea that has been rigorously tested and never been disproven.
B) an idea that has been rigorously tested and only been disproven a few times.
C) an idea that can be tested and falsified.
D) an opinion.
E) an idea based on a person's experience or knowledge.

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A) 10 individual mice each tested once
B) one mouse tested 10 times
C) one pig
D) five pigs each tested five times
E) one mouse tested 100 times

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In everyday usage,the word theory has co...

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A) separate control and experimental groups.
B) precise measurements.
C) accurate and careful measurements.
D) more than one variable changing separately.
E) careful testing of the hypothesis.

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A) a statistical error.
B) it occurred by chance.
C) a positive result.
D) a negative result.
E) a non-random result.

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A) It must be realistic and have only one possible result.
B) It must have only one possible result and be peer reviewed.
C) It must be based on anecdotal evidence and be testable.
D) It must be based on peer-reviewed journal articles and be realistic.
E) It must be testable and falsifiable.

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A) Cells come from pre-existing cells.
B) Objects are attracted to one another by gravity.
C) A hypothesis supported by results from an experiment with 3,000 subjects.
D) All life forms are related to each other through common ancestry.
E) The universe was created from a large cosmic explosion.

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A) will likely yield a high degree of statistical significance.
B) is unacceptable in scientific studies.
C) is usually a benefit to researchers.
D) does not allow the use of dependent and independent variables.
E) None of the above.

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A) too few observations.
B) improper controls.
C) poor subject selection.
D) side effects from the drug.
E) All of the above.

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