CH 1 TEST REVIEW
Mouse Mischief
Being skeptical and being open to change are parts of
homeostasis
control
groups
scientific thought
In science, ___________________are truths that are valid
everywhere in the universe
universal law
hypotheses
predictions
The system of moral principles and values needed for scientific investigations
is called __________________
theories
ethics
observations
Which is a reason to study science?
to help take better care of your health
to be a wise consume
Both (a) and (b)
A wide range of observations is explained by
theory
question
controlled experiment
During an experiment, the group that does not change is the
organism.
control.
heredity.
A specific, testable prediction for a limited set of conditions is
a
theory
universal law.
hypothesis.
Each of the following steps is involved in scientific thought
except
questioning ideas.
making observations.
evaluating evidence.
preserving bias.
In which aspects of science are ethics involved?
running experiments with humans and other
animal
reporting results of controlled experiments
publishing scientific studies
All of the above
All objects in the universe are subject to
scientific skepticism
the law of gravity
the law of indirect observation.
the International System of Units.
In which three areas can studying science aid a nonscientist?
health, consumer issues, and solving
community problem
health, consumer issues, and following
universal laws
consumer issues, following universal laws,
and reinstating conventional wisdom
health, critical thinking, and reinstating
conventional wisdom
What is a control group?
a group of people in a scientific study
a group of scientists in charge of
conducting an experiment
a group that serves as a standard of
comparison in an experiment
a group that receives only an experimental
treatment
In a controlled experiment, what do scientists measure?
how many dependent variables they have
how many independent variables they have
how the dependent variables change in
response to changes in the independent
variable
how the independent variables change in
response to changes in the dependent
variable
What is the main reason for running a controlled experiment?
to make observations
to test a hypothesis
to formulate new questions
to get information for a study
Which of these could be useful in a microbiology lab?
electron microscopy
sterile technique
Both (a) and (b)
Neither (a) nor (b)
Which of the following is true about theories and hypotheses?
A hypothesis is highly tested, but a theory is
not testable.
A hypothesis is a general explanation, but a
theory is a specific prediction.
One hypothesis can lead to many theories
Several related hypotheses can be
incorporated into a theory
Which list includes four recommended things you need to stay safe
when doing science research out in the field?
sunscreen, proper safety equipment, focused
attention, and body awareness
sunscreen, focused attention, body
awareness, and emergency money
proper safety equipment, field guides,
focused attention, and sunscreen
field guides, focused attention, body
awareness, and emergency money
Which branches of biology focus on the study of plants and of
animals?
botany and ecology
botany and zoology
zoology and genetics
genetics and evolutionary theory
Which list includes four of the seven properties of living things?
cellular organization, biochemical
organization, reproduction, and evolution
reproduction, heredity, evolution, and
growth
heredity, growth, homeostasis, and
responsiveness
homeostasis, metabolism, reproduction, and
evolution
In which situation are scientists most likely to collect data
remotely
when their computers are down
when they are studying organisms in the
fossil record
when they are on vacation
when they are studying organisms that
migrate
A scientist is investigating a new treatment for a disease that affects thousands of
people. Many people with this disease volunteer to be part of the study. Which of
the following is an ethical concern that the scientist must address before conducting
the study?
The scientist must ensure that the treatment
will be effective.
The scientist must ensure that the study’s
results will not be shared with other scientists
The scientist must inform the volunteers
about the potential dangers of participating in
the study.
The scientist must demonstrate the treatment
on him or herself.
Which of the following is an example of scientific skepticism?
A scientist investigates how a universal law
affects many fields of study
A scientist falsely claims to have discovered a
cure for diabetes.
A scientist conducts an experiment that supports
the conclusions of another scientist.
A scientist questions another scientist’s
conclusions and develops an experiment to
test an alternative hypothesis.