Modified Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134641683
Author: Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Textbook Question
Chapter 1, Problem 9TYK
Which of the following best describes the logic of scientific inquiry?
a. If I generate a testable hypothesis, my experiments will support it.
b. If my prediction is correct, it will lead to a testable hypothesis.
c. If my observations are accurate, they will support my hypothesis.
d. If my hypothesis is correct, I can expect certain test results.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
which of the following best describes the logic of scientific inquiry?
a. If I generate a testable hypothesis, tests and observations will support it.
b. If my prediction is correct, it will lead to a testable hypothesis
c. If my observations are accurate, they will support my hypothesis.
d. if my prediction is correct, my hypothesis is supported.
Which one of the following statements are not true about a scientific theory?
A.
Cannot be dedcued based on repeated observations without an experiment designed to test the hypothesis.
B.
Could be radically revised based on new scientific evidence.
C.
A basic principle derived from the study of nature that has never been disproven by scientific inquiry.
D.
It is a general and reliable explanation of important natural phenomena.
Which of the following is a primary argument against Intelligent Design?
a) It violates the scientific method by appealing to supernatural explanations
b) It has been extensively tested and confirmed through scientific experiments
c) It has been widely accepted by the scientific community as a valid scientific theory
d) It is based on empirical evidence and observations of the natural world
Chapter 1 Solutions
Modified Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (9th Edition)
Ch. 1 - Complete the following map organizing one of...Ch. 1 - All the organisms on your campus make up a. an...Ch. 1 - Which of these is not a property of all living...Ch. 1 - Prob. 4TYKCh. 1 - Which of the following best demonstrates the unity...Ch. 1 - Prob. 6TYKCh. 1 - Which of the following is a true statement of...Ch. 1 - A biologist studying interactions among the...Ch. 1 - Which of the following best describes the logic of...Ch. 1 - In an ecosystem, how is the flow of energy similar...
Ch. 1 - Explain the role of heritable variations in...Ch. 1 - Describe the process of scientific inquiry and...Ch. 1 - Contrast technology with science. Give an example...Ch. 1 - Prob. 14TYKCh. 1 - Explain what is meant by this statement: Natural...Ch. 1 - The graph below shows the results of an experiment...Ch. 1 - SCIENTIFIC THINKING Suppose that in an experiment...Ch. 1 - The fruits of wild species of tomato are tiny...
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
The type of logical thinking that uses related observations to arrive at a general conclusion is called_______. a. deductive reasoning b. the scientific method c. hypothesis-based science d. inductive reasoning
arrow_forward
Define and distinguish between: a. a hypothesis and a scientific theory b. an experimental group and a control group
arrow_forward
How do scientists derive testable hypotheses? Explain with an example?
arrow_forward
Which of the following statements about science and religion is false?
a) Both are different “ways of knowing” about the world.
b) Scientific theories must be at least theoretically falsifiable, while religious beliefs (usually) are not.
c) Religious beliefs are based on faith, scientific theories must be rigorously tested.
d) Religion and science are totally incompatible and cannot exist side by side.
arrow_forward
Which of the following are characteristics of scientific theories? (select all that are correct)
a) An guess at how the world works
b) An hypothesis that has been supported across many experiments
c) An untested idea
d) An expert's opinion
e) A testable idea about how the world works that is supported by objective data from multiple sources.
f) An hypothesis that has been supported by some research but not supported by other research.
arrow_forward
What is the difference between a scientific theory and a hypothesis? Why do scientists refer to basic scientific principles as “theories” rather than “facts”?
arrow_forward
What did Thomas Kuhn propose? What observations were responsible for his proposal for how scienceworks? Where did he get his ideas?
-philosophy of science
arrow_forward
Following a scientific method, which of the following is the correct order of steps?
A) Observation → Analysis → Hypothesis → Conclusion → Communicate results → Experiment
B) Observation → Hypothesis → Experiment → Communicate results → Analysis → Conclusion
C) Experiment → Hypothesis → Observation → Analysis → Conclusion → Communicate results
D) Observation → Hypothesis → Experiment → Analysis → Conclusion → Communicate results
arrow_forward
Can a theory be proven wrong?a. No, theories are exactly the same as facts.b. No, because there is no good way to test a theory.c. Yes, a new observation or interpretation of data could disprovea theory.d. Yes, theories are exactly the same as hypotheses.
arrow_forward
According to the scientific method, a good hypothesis must
arrow_forward
What is the distinguish between a hypothesis and a scientific theory?
arrow_forward
Are there any similarities today between those who challenge modern scientific discoveries and those that challenged scientific discoveries hundreds of years ago? What may be the causes of disbelief in science?
arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co...
Biology
ISBN:9781305251052
Author:Michael Cummings
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Concepts of Biology
Biology
ISBN:9781938168116
Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Publisher:OpenStax College
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305112100
Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co...
Biology
ISBN:9781305251052
Author:Michael Cummings
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Concepts of Biology
Biology
ISBN:9781938168116
Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Publisher:OpenStax College
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305112100
Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Introduction to the NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods Fifth edition; Author: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC);https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5rUrKLMoas;License: Standard Youtube License