Question 1

Jessica is interested in a new vitamin pill her friend recommended.Her friend told her that it really helped her.Should Jessica accept this type of evidence?

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No,this is anecdota...

Question 2

The process of change that produces the diversity of life on Earth is called

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A)  evolution.
B)  homeostasis.
C)  levels of organization.
D)  biological classification.
E)  molecular diversification.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Only humans have a language that allows us to communicate information and experiences symbolically.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In conducting a review of the literature on the Internet,which of the following sources would be the least reliable?

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A)  The Centers of Disease Control
B)  The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
C)  The National Institute of Health
D)  The Pasteur Institute
E)  Astrology and MedicineF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

A probability value of less than 5% in a scientific study is acceptable.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An important part of scientific research is repeatability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements would be considered anecdotal data?

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A)  "I lost 21 lbs on the Atkins diet."
B)  Out of a study of 23 individuals,12 participants lost between 15 and 22 pounds on the Atkins diet.
C)  The average weight loss for participants in the Atkins diet was 15 pounds in 8 weeks.
D)  The South Beach diet helped 27 people lose between 22 and 32 pounds over the course of 12 weeks.
E)  Participants who stayed on the South Beach Diet for a total of 12 weeks lost an average of 22 pounds.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Describe the steps associated with the scientific method.

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Observation: New observations are made a...

Question 9

Scientists who have a financial stake in a company are now required to state that when they do research.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  ethics in science.
B)  financial planning.
C)  a new business model.
D)  a biotechnology revolution.
E)  statistical significancE.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Organisms are composed of multiple cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Technology is the application of scientific knowledge to the interests of humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements is an objective observation?

Accepted Answer

A)  This milk tastes funny.
B)  This package is larger than that one.
C)  I like this picture.
D)  This mattress feels hard to me.
E)  I think I am going to be sick.F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 13

The general public needs to have an understanding of science in order to make informed decisions about the future of our species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The information collected during the experiment or observation is called

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A)  a theory.
B)  a hunch.
C)  the hypothesis.
D)  the data.
E)  the conclusion.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

List the characteristics that are common to all living organisms.

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Organisms are organized.They h...

Question 16

Viruses are not considered alive.Which of the following characteristics of living things do they lack?

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A)  Living things reproduce.
B)  Living things have an evolutionary history.
C)  Living things grow and develop.
D)  Living things respond to stimuli.
E)  Living things acquire energy.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Line graphs are used to depict the relationship between two quantities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not a basic characteristic of all living things?

Accepted Answer

A)  Living things are organized.
B)  Living things acquire materials and energy.
C)  Living things contain a nucleus and organelles.
D)  Living things reproduce.
E)  Living things grow and develop.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

The tentative explanation to be tested is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a theory.
B)  a hunch.
C)  a hypothesis.
D)  the data.
E)  the conclusion.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

After studying biology,it is hoped that you

Accepted Answer

A)  will become an animal rights activist.
B)  will be better able to make wise decisions regarding your own well being and the Earth's.
C)  will get a high paying job as a biologist.
D)  will understand all there is to know about humans and biology.
E)  will dislike anything to do with biology.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Exam 1: Exploring Life and Science

Which of the following statements would be considered anecdotal data?

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Jessica is interested in a new vitamin pill her friend recommended.Her friend told her that it really helped her.Should Jessica accept this type of evidence?

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Line graphs are used to depict the relationship between two quantities.

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Which of the following statements is an objective observation?

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An important part of scientific research is repeatability.

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Organisms are composed of multiple cells.

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Which of the following is not a basic characteristic of all living things?

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Describe the steps associated with the scientific method.

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The information collected during the experiment or observation is called

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Viruses are not considered alive.Which of the following characteristics of living things do they lack?

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In conducting a review of the literature on the Internet,which of the following sources would be the least reliable?

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List the characteristics that are common to all living organisms.

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After studying biology,it is hoped that you

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The process of change that produces the diversity of life on Earth is called

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Only humans have a language that allows us to communicate information and experiences symbolically.

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The tentative explanation to be tested is called

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A probability value of less than 5% in a scientific study is acceptable.

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The general public needs to have an understanding of science in order to make informed decisions about the future of our species.

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Scientists who have a financial stake in a company are now required to state that when they do research.This is an example of

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Technology is the application of scientific knowledge to the interests of humans.

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