BIO111 section 1.2

What is the study of life?

• Physics

• Biology

• Geology

• Chemistry

What is the process of logical thinking that uses related observations to arrive at a general conclusion?

• Deductive reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

• Scientific inquiry

• Hypothesis testing

Which of the following is an example of applied science?

• Exploring the geological formations of Mars

• Studying the behavior of ants in their natural habitat

• Developing a new theory about the origin of the universe

• Finding a cure for a particular disease

What is the ultimate goal of basic science?

• To expand knowledge regardless of short-term application

• To solve real-world problems

• To make scientific discoveries for commercial value

• To develop new products or services

What is the method of research with defined steps that include experiments and careful observation?

• Peer review

• Scientific method

• Data research

• Hypothesis testing

What is the foundation of scientific knowledge?

• Scientific laws

• Scientific method

• Scientific inquiry

• Scientific theory

What is the type of logical thinking that uses a general principle or law to predict specific results?

• Inductive reasoning

• Deductive reasoning

• Hypothesis testing

• Scientific inquiry

What is the type of logic used in hypothesis-based science?

• Applied science

• Descriptive science

• Deductive reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

What is the study of nonliving matter and its phenomena and processes?

• Biology

• Astronomy

• Physics

• Chemistry

What is the type of science that aims to solve real-world problems?

• Basic science

• Applied science

• Theoretical science

• Descriptive science