prediction is made based on the hypothesis. The prediction may then be tested in an
experiment. Based on the results of the experiment a conclusion about whether to support or reject
a hypothesis can be reached.
References
Multiple Choice Steps of the
scientific method
Section: 01.03
52.
Award: 10.00 points
53.
Award: 10.00 points
Scientific method
The scientific method
begins with the hypothesis.
ends with the predictions.
begins with observations.
ends after the experiment.
does not require a hypothesis.
The scientific method begins with observations that lead to a hypothesis. Based on the hypothesis,
the researcher makes a prediction of the outcome of the experiment. The experiment is conducted
and then a conclusion is made as to whether to accept or reject the hypothesis.
References
Multiple Choice Scientific method Section: 01.03
Challenges facing science
Managing emerging diseases such as SARS is just one of the many challenges facing science today.
True
False
In the past several years, avian influenza (H5N1), swine flu (H1N1), and severe acute respiratory
syndrome (SARS) have generated a lot of press. These are considered new, or emerging, diseases.
Scientists don't know the full extent of how deadly these diseases are going to be.
References
True / False Challenges facing
science
Section: 01.04
54.
Award: 10.00 points
Development of new technologies
The development of new technologies is based on science.
True
False
Technology is the application of scientific knowledge to the interests of humans. Scientific
investigations are the basis for the majority of our technological advances. As is often the case, a
new technology, such as your cell phone or a new drug, is based on years of scientific
investigations.
References
True / False Development of new
technologies
Section: 01.04