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BIO 156 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS ANDCORRECT ANSWERS | RATED A+ |
UPDATED 2025
Statistical analysis of experimental results determines - ANSWER the likelihood
that the results are due to the experimental treatment.
Your medicine is measured in milligrams meaning it is ________ gram(s). -
ANSWER 1/1000
What is the Roman numeral for 10? - ANSWER X
Which of the following cannot be tested scientifically? - ANSWER Is morality a
characteristic that is unique to humans? Can any other animals also be moral?
Three of the four answers listed below are terms associated with the scientific
method. Select the exception. - ANSWER proven true
The most trustworthy source of scientific information is - ANSWER a peer-
reviewed research publication.
Imagine that the average annual temperature among geographic regions is plotted
on the x-axis of a graph, and the spiciness of local food (ranked on a relative
"spiciness" scale) in that region is plotted on the y-axis. If the data conform to a
very tight relationship, for example, if the hotness of local food increases as the
average annual temperature increases, then what can be concluded? -
, ANSWER Spiciness of food and annual average temperature are correlated, but
the relationship is not necessarily the result of causation.
Correlations are less convincing than controlled experimental results because
correlations - ANSWER do not eliminate as many alternative hypotheses as
controlled experimental results.
In a well-designed experiment, there should be only one _________________, the
factor that is different among groups tested. - ANSWER independent variable.
Science - ANSWER No option is correct.
Facts are _________, and hypotheses are _________ . We can _________
hypotheses to determine how the world works. - ANSWER observations ...
explanations ... test
Identify the correct statement. - ANSWER Theories represent well-studied
explanations supported by numerous experiments.
In a well-designed experiment, there should be many __________________ that
help researchers avoid confounding results. - ANSWER control variables
Suppose I make the following statement to a friend: "After comparing the talent
on their team roster to other teams, it is my theory that the Arizona
Diamondbacks will have the best record in baseball this year." From a scientific
standpoint, what I really meant to say is: - ANSWER "After comparing the
talent on their team roster to other teams, it is my hypothesis that the Arizona
Diamondbacks will have the best record in baseball this year."
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