Scientific Inquiry Answers

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Which is best illustrated by Watson and Crick's ball-and-stick model of DNA?

A
the importance of sticking to established methods of science
B
the role of creativity in scientific discovery
C
the value of individual scientists working independently from one another
D
the importance of carrying out procedures that can be replicated
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Which example best represents the use of creativity in scientific inquiry?

A
replicating Pasteur’s experiments by using his original equipment
B
using a computer spreadsheet program to process data and make graphs
C
increasing the efficiency of a pharmaceutical factory
D
developing a new way to extract a particular protein from tissue samples
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Which action shows a creative approach to the process of scientific inquiry?

A
developing a technique for observing an object that has yet to be observed
B
creating an attractive cover picture for a laboratory report
C
explaining why a hypothesis is supported despite data showing otherwise
D
manipulating data to achieve a desired result
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“Any process used to ask and answer testable questions about observations of the natural world” defines which term?

A
scientific consensus
B
scientific inquiry
C
scientific conclusion
D
scientific hypothesis
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A student does an experiment for a science fair to study whether temperature affects the timing of a cricket’s chirps. The student keeps a cricket in an enclosed box that is heated to different temperatures each day for twelve days. The student records the cricket’s chirps by using a sound-activated microphone so the timing of the chirps can be measured. Which is the dependent variable in this experiment?

A
size of the box
B
temperature of the box
C
timing of the cricket’s chirps
D
volume of the cricket’s chirps
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A student completed a lab report. Which correctly describes the difference between the “Question” and “Hypothesis” sections of her report?

A
“Question” states what she is asking, and “Hypothesis” states the result of her experiment.
B
“Question” states what she is asking, and “Hypothesis” states what she thinks the answer to that question is in “if . . . then . . . because” format.
C
“Question” describes what she is trying to find out, and "Hypothesis" states the procedures and methods of data collection.
D
“Question” describes what she is trying to find out, and “Hypothesis” states any additional information or prior knowledge about the question.
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Which step of the scientific method relies more heavily on newly collected data than on creativity and innovation?

A
drawing a conclusion
B
designing an experiment
C
solving a problem
D
formulating a question
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In which order are the steps of the scientific method commonly listed?

A
question, hypothesize, experiment, collect data, communicate, conclude
B
hypothesize, question, experiment, conclude, collect data, communicate
C
question, hypothesize, experiment, collect data, conclude, communicate
D
hypothesize, question, experiment, collect data, communicate, conclude
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Which statement best describes a scientific question?

A
It must be based on a hypothesis.
B
It must be supported by data.
C
It must be testable.
D
It must be original.
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Which statement correctly compares the "Analysis" and "Conclusion" sections of a lab report?

A
Only the “Conclusion” section describes errors that occurred during the experiment, and only the “Analysis” section suggests further research.
B
Only the “Analysis” section includes specific data comparisons, and only the “Conclusion” section suggests further research.
C
Only the “Analysis” section discusses whether the original hypothesis was supported, and both sections include graphs of data.
D
Only the “Conclusion” section discusses whether the original hypothesis was supported, and both sections suggest further research.

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