Question 1

Which of the following is an advantage of field experiments over experiments conducted in a laboratory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Field experiments are typically easier to control than experiments in a laboratory.
B)   Field experiments better allow the experimenter to precisely determine if there is a causal relationship between the independent and dependent variables.
C)   Field experiments can better replicate natural conditions.
D)   None of these answers is correct.

Question 2

A paradigm shift may take a long time to be fully completed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Some experimental designs are unethical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Some scientific observations are indirect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Perfect objectivity is obtainable in science.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the assumption of science called unity?

Accepted Answer

A)   The physical world is predictable.
B)   Only physical objects exist.
C)   The world possesses a unified dynamic structure.
D)   All of these answers are correct. C

Question 7

Belief in a nonmaterial or spiritual realm in addition to a physical realm is known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   idealism
B)   monism
C)   materialism
D)   dualism

Question 8

Science can prove claims beyond all possible doubt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following best describes pseudoscience?

Accepted Answer

A)   attempts at explanation based on observation and testing
B)   a method of collecting data without using instruments such as telescopes and barometers
C)   attempts at explanation based chiefly on unverifiable claims and emotional appeals
D)   None of these answers is correct.

Question 10

In science,the collection of data is always an ongoing process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

All scientists have equal confidence in field experiments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is true of a good hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is simple.
B)   It is testable.
C)   It can be used to make predictions.
D)   All of these answers are correct.

Question 13

A meta-analysis is a statistical analysis of many experiments concerning similar subject matters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is an approach to scientific research that is carried out in controlled (or partially controlled) conditions and involves statistical reasoning?

Accepted Answer

A)   statistics
B)   research program
C)   experimentation
D)   telepathy

Question 15

Which of the following best describes experimental material?

Accepted Answer

A)   a variable that is not accounted for by the experimental design
B)   the set of objects studied in an experiment
C)   a randomly assigned condition that serves as the independent variable of an experiment
D)   clothing worn by an experimenter that has not yet been approved by the FDA

Question 16

Scientific problems can only initially be identified by scientists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is a proposed explanation for a particular set of phenomena?

Accepted Answer

A)   a hypothesis
B)   an observation
C)   an experiment
D)   a formal fallacy A

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the assumption of modern science called objectivity?

Accepted Answer

A)   There are objects that must be studied.
B)   The physical world can be studied without bias on the part of scientists.
C)   The Earth is the center of the universe.
D)   The material universe is basically unpredictable.

Question 19

Which of the following is true of observations according to science?

Accepted Answer

A)   Observations must be made without the aid of instruments.
B)   Observation should, in general, be guided by hypotheses.
C)   Observations cannot be trusted because we can never be sure that we are not dreaming.
D)   Measuring devices cannot supplement direct observation.

Question 20

The confidence level in an experimental result decreases as the margin of error decreases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Exam 12: Science

Which of the following is an advantage of field experiments over experiments conducted in a laboratory?

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A paradigm shift may take a long time to be fully completed.

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Some experimental designs are unethical.

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Some scientific observations are indirect.

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Perfect objectivity is obtainable in science.

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Which of the following best describes the assumption of science called unity?

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Belief in a nonmaterial or spiritual realm in addition to a physical realm is known as which of the following?

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Science can prove claims beyond all possible doubt.

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Which of the following best describes pseudoscience?

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In science,the collection of data is always an ongoing process.

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All scientists have equal confidence in field experiments.

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Which of the following is true of a good hypothesis?

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A meta-analysis is a statistical analysis of many experiments concerning similar subject matters.

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Which of the following is an approach to scientific research that is carried out in controlled (or partially controlled) conditions and involves statistical reasoning?

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Which of the following best describes experimental material?

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Scientific problems can only initially be identified by scientists.

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Which of the following is a proposed explanation for a particular set of phenomena?

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Which of the following best describes the assumption of modern science called objectivity?

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Which of the following is true of observations according to science?

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