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