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BIO 171 TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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BIO 171 TEST 1 QUESTIONSNS ANDANSWERS
Give two examples of natural science. - ANSWER Physical sciences (physics,
chemistry, mathematics), Life sciences (biology, ecology, biochemistry)
To follow the scientific method, an observation would be followed by a(n)
_______. - ANSWER A question, or hypothesis to answer the question
The type of reasoning by which several individual cases are used to generate a
general case and is not 100% certain is called ______. - ANSWER Inductive
Describe the difference between basic and applied science. - ANSWER Basic
science is done to gain knowledge without immediate benefit while applied
science uses knowledge to address problems that have immediate benefit
What is the problem with having only one hypothesis? - ANSWER You risk a
self-fulfilling prophecy by attempting to bias your experiments and
interpretation toward your hypothesis
A fear of failure.
Which discipline of inquiry science or philosophy developed/emerged first? -
ANSWER Philosophy
Describe three ways that science is different than philosophy (2 pt each). -
ANSWER Science progresses over time, philosophy does not.
Science produces consensus overtime, philosophy doesn't.
, Science is useful in practical ways, philosophy isn't.
Science plays a role in public life and impacts individuals, philosophy doesn't.
Science is a collaborative effort among professionals, philosophy isn't.
Name one scientific field or scientific/technology activity where you think
philosophy should be applied and briefly explain why (any answer is right if
you provide a brief explanation/justification- this is an opinion question). -
ANSWER A scientific arena in which philosophy needs to be applied is in
genetic study specifically reproductive focuses. For example, the recent
technology that would let people create "designer babies" using fetal stem cell
research and genetic/ reproductive science have moral/ethical complications that
need consideration. Just because science can make something happen doesn't
always mean it always should happen and philosophical deliberation can assist.
Were the early theories on the cardiovascular system developed by religious
individuals or those in the service of the church or by true experimental
scientists? - ANSWER Religious individuals
Philosophers
Briefly describe a limitation of early researchers on the pulmonary circuit
described in the article, other than a lack of previous knowledge. - ANSWER
Technology was limited, religious practices limited activities, lack of
communication between contemporaries because of distances
Describe briefly two specific ways scientific knowledge of the pulmonary
circuit was communicated in history. - ANSWER By word of mouth, written
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