Prepare for your Unit 7 exam with this comprehensive multiple-choice quiz. Test your understanding of key concepts and demonstrate your progress.
Key Concepts
1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good hypothesis?
(a) Testability
(b) Falsifiability
(c) Predictability
(d) Irrelevance
2. What is the difference between a theory and a law in science?
Data Analysis
3. A researcher collects data on the height and weight of students in a class. Which of the following statistical measures would be most appropriate to describe the variation in weight?
(a) Mean
(b) Standard deviation
(c) Median
(d) Correlation coefficient
Experimentation
4. In a controlled experiment, which variable is manipulated by the researcher?
(a) Independent variable
(b) Dependent variable
(c) Control variable
(d) Experimental group
5. What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?
Research Methods
6. Which research method is best suited for exploring complex social phenomena?
(a) Survey
(b) Experiment
(c) Qualitative research
(d) Case study
7. What are the ethical considerations that researchers must adhere to when conducting research?
Applications
8. How could scientific research be used to improve healthcare outcomes?
(a) Developing new diagnostic tools
(b) Identifying effective treatments
(c) Preventing diseases
(d) All of the above
9. Discuss the potential benefits of applying scientific methods to solve environmental problems.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
10. Avoid confusing correlation with causation.
FAQs
1. What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?
2. How can I improve my accuracy in interpreting data?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of different research methods?
4. How can I ensure the ethical conduct of my research?
5. How can scientific research contribute to societal progress?
6. What are some common pitfalls to avoid in scientific reasoning?
