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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which statement about the scientific method is TRUE?
The scientific method emphasizes reason as the way to understand the world.
The scientific method emphasizes observation and reason as the way to understand the world.
The scientific method emphasizes observation and experimentation as the way to understand the world.
The scientific method emphasizes scientific laws as the way to understand the world.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the statements below is NOT part of the scientific method?
observation and measurement
formation of a hypothesis
testing of a hypothesis by experimentation
refinement of a hypothesis as needed
All of the above steps are part of the scientific method.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which statement about a hypothesis is TRUE?
It is a tentative interpretation or explanation.
It has the potential to be proven wrong.
It can be tested by experiments.
It is part of the scientific method.
All of the above statements are true.
- 4. Multiple Choice
The definition of a scientific law is:
the same as a hypothesis.
a way of learning that emphasizes observation and experimentation.
the underlying reason for a scientific theory.
a number of similar observations generalized into a brief statement summarizing past observations and predicting new ones.
none of the above
- 5. Multiple Choice
What term best describes a brief statement that summarizes many past observations and predicts new ones?
experiment
hypothesis
scientific law
theory
none of the above
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of a scientific law?
All matter is composed of small, indestructible particles called atoms.
In a chemical reaction, matter is neither created nor destroyed.
When a can of soda pop is opened, a fizzing sound is heard.
Flammable objects contain phlogiston.
none of the above
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of a scientific theory?
a brief statement that summarizes past observations and predicts future ones
a model that explains the underlying reasons for observations and laws
the equivalent of a scientific opinion which others may disagree with
a method of learning that emphasizes reason as the way to understand the world
none of the above
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of an observation?
All matter is composed of small, indestructible particles called atoms.
Reactions occur due to the transfer of electrons.
When a can of soda pop is opened, a fizzing sound is heard.
Flammable objects contain phlogiston.
none of the above
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which statement accurately describes the purpose of experiments?
Experiments are designed to produce the results predicted by a theory.
Experiments can be replaced by a simple, logical reasoning of known facts.
Experiments are designed to produce unexplainable results for further investigation.
Experiments look for other observable predictions of a theory.
none of the above
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following would be considered a theory?
Glass is fragile.
Hot air rises.
Gasoline has a very strong odor
Helium balloons float because helium is less dense than air.
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