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1.A theory differs from a hypothesis in that a theory has more supportive eviden

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1.A theory differs from a hypothesis in that a theory

has more supportive evidence than a hypothesis

is broader in scope than a hypothesis

connects many existing observations

All answers are correct

2.In any experiment, one must be certain to:

be certain of the outcome before you start

wear protective equipment

have a suitable control group

3.Which of the following is NOT true about the scientific method?

It does not apply to problems encountered in everyday life

It is a framework to consider opinions

It begins with observations

It is a general way of organizing an investigation

4.A drug company testing its own new drug is:

the best possible approach

a conflict of interest

the best possible approach

5.The test of a hypothesis is called:

a control

a prediction

an experiment

a conclusion

a theory

6.An hypothesis is:

a prediction

a belief

a result

a conclusion

an observation

7.A scientist wants to study the effect of vitamin C on colds. He gave 1000 mg of vitamin C per day to 100 people. What would be the best control?

Give the control group a pill similar to vitamin C but containing no vitamin C (a placebo)

Give the control group 2000 mg of vitamin C per day

Give the control group orange juice every day

Give the control group nothing.

Give the control group 1000 mg of another brand of vitamin C per day

8.Science describes:

opinions

spiritual phenomena

beliefs

physical phenomena

all of the above

9.Which is a correct sequence of steps in the scientific method?

observation - form hypothesis - design an experiment - collect data

observation - draw conclusion - design an experiment - form hypothesis

observation - form hypothesis - draw conclusions - design an experiment

form hypothesis - observation - collect data - design an experiment

10.Biology is the study of:

humans

animals

plants

nonliving things

living things

Explanation / Answer

1. All answers are correct

2. Have a suitable control group

3. It does not apply to problems encountered in everyday life

4. The best possible approach

5. An experiment

6. A prediction

7. Give the control group a pill similar to vitamin C but containing no vitamin C (a placebo)

8. Physical phenomena

9. Observation - form hypothesis - design an experiment - collect data

10. Living things