{"id":1103,"date":"2025-09-23T14:20:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T14:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/bio1\/?post_type=chapter&p=1103"},"modified":"2025-11-18T18:14:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T18:14:10","slug":"review-questions","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/bio1\/chapter\/review-questions\/","title":{"raw":"Review Questions","rendered":"Review Questions"},"content":{"raw":"
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    Which of the following best describes the scientific method?
    A) A rigid step-by-step checklist
    B) A flexible process of inquiry based on observation and testing
    C) A fixed set of rules determined by scientists centuries ago
    D) A method limited to laboratory research only<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t

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    Which of the following is a hypothesis?
    A) \"Water boils at 100\u00b0C at sea level.\"
    B) \"If fertilizer is added to the soil, plant growth will increase.\"
    C) \"Plants need sunlight to grow.\"
    D) \"The scientific method has six main steps.\"<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t

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    A tentative explanation for a set of observations that can be tested is called a __________.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t

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    List the steps of the scientific method in order.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t

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    Why is a control group important in an experiment?<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t

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    What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory in science?<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t

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    A scientist hypothesizes that adding sugar to water will increase yeast growth. Identify the independent variable, dependent variable, and a possible control.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t

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    A scientific theory is a guess with little supporting evidence. (True\/False)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t

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    A prediction in an experiment is usually written in what type of format?<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t

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    Which of the following would NOT be considered a proper scientific hypothesis?
    A) \"Plants grow faster in sunlight than in shade.\"
    B) \"Aliens visit Earth every summer.\"
    C) \"The rate of enzyme activity increases with temperature up to a point.\"
    D) \"If more fertilizer is added, crop yield will increase.\"<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t

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    Explain why repeatability is important in scientific experiments.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t

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    What role do observations play in forming a hypothesis?<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t

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    Which step of the scientific method involves analyzing data to determine if the hypothesis is supported or rejected?<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t

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    Fill in the blank: A __________ variable is the factor that a scientist deliberately changes, while a __________ variable is the factor that is measured.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t

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    Describe a simple experiment you could design using the scientific method to test whether music affects plant growth. Be sure to include your hypothesis and a prediction.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

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