BSC1005L Quiz 1

If a pillbug travels 5mm in 60 seconds, what is its rate of speed?

1/12 mm/second

How many body divisions does a pillbug have?

3

What is a scientific theory?

A concept that ties together many varied conclusions into a generalized statement after many years of testing and study.

What do you call a sample that goes through all the steps of an experiment and does not contain the factor being tested?

Control

What can be concluded if a pillbug curls into a ball?

Danger/ afraid/ a threat is near

What do you call the information scientists collect when doing experiments and making observations?

Data

All living things are made of cells

scientific theory

The data show that vaccines protect people from disease

Conclusion

What step in the scientific method follows experiments and observations?

Conclusion

Why is it important to use one substance at a time when testing a pillbug's reaction?

Because when testing each substance individually we can easily determine what substance cause a pillbug's specific reaction

What is a tentative explanation of observed phenomena?

Hypothesis

Can data prove a hypothesis true?

No

Pillbugs that back away from a substance are (attracted to/repelled by) the substance.

Repelled by

Which is more comprehensive, a conclusion or a theory?

Theory

Can the scientific method be used to test supernatural beliefs? If not, why not?

Yes it can