Unit 1 Exam Test Corrections
2. Which factor might an editor consider when trying to judge the validity
of a scienti c report submitted for publication?
Original answers: if the writing shows evidence of scienti c thinking; if the
report is well-organized; if the writing is based on sound evidence
New answers: if the writing shows evidence of scienti c thinking; if the
report is well-organized; if the sources used are peer reviewed; if the
writing is based on sound evidence
3. What features would suggest that a sample of scienti c writing re ects
scienti c thinking?
Original answers: makes arguments based on empirical data; makes an
argument for the validity of the hypothesis from the start; shows evidence
of deductive reasoning; shows evidence of inductive reasoning
New answers: makes arguments based on empirical data; shows evidence
of deductive reasoning; shows evidence of inductive reasoning
4. Which option identi es the major method scientists use to share their
research ndings with other scientists?
Original answer: peer-reviewed journals
New answers: peer-reviewed journals; conference presentations; internet
videos
8. Which type of scienti c reasoning is being described in the situation?
Original answer: scienti c rationalism
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New answer: inductive reasoning
11. Which option represents limitations of the model?
Original answers: It is not possible to learn the way other organs of the
body communicate with the heart; It is not possible to learn how arteries
and veins are connected to the heart; It is not possible to learn the location
of the heart inside the body.
New answers: It is not possible to learn the way other organs of the body
communicate with the heart; It is not possible to learn the location of the
heart inside the human body.
12. Which features make this a good model for the scientists to use?
Original answers: It is based on sound scienti c principles; It can be
analyzed and shown to be reliable or unreliable; It can be used to make
predictions
New answers: It is based on sound scienti c principles; It can be used to
make predictions
14. The measure between two locations along the actual path connecting
them is known as ___________.
Original answer: displacement
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New answer: distance