Scientific Method Review

What is the Latin verb that the word "science" is derived from?

• Scientia

• Scire

• Scient

• Scitus

According to the text, what is science primarily based on?

• Our beliefs

• Our curiosity about ourselves and the world around us

• Our traditions

• Our emotions

What does science believe about natural phenomena?

• They are random and unpredictable

• They have supernatural causes

• They have natural causes

• They are beyond human understanding

What is the stance of science regarding certainty?

• Everything can be known for certain

• Nothing can be known for certain

• Only some things can be known for certain

• Certainty is irrelevant in science

What is science concerned with?

• The supernatural world and its laws

• The natural world and its laws

• The spiritual world and its laws

• The fictional world and its laws

What is anecdotal evidence?

• Evidence based on scientific research

• Evidence based on repeated occurrences of two events in close proximity

• Evidence based on statistical data

• Evidence based on expert testimony

Which of the following is an example of anecdotal evidence?

• "If you study hard, you will get good grades."

• "If you get cold or wet on a cold day you will catch a cold."

• "If you exercise regularly, you will stay healthy."

• "If you eat a balanced diet, you will lose weight."

According to the text, what is the actual reason colds are more common in winter?

• People get cold and wet more often

• People spend more time indoors, increasing exposure to the virus

• The cold weather directly causes colds

• People eat less healthy food in winter

What does the text say about the connection between getting wet or cold and catching a cold?

• There is a strong connection

• There is no connection

• There is a weak connection

• The connection depends on the individual

What type of evidence is based on personal experiences and testimonies?

• Quantitative evidence

• Anecdotal evidence

• Experimental evidence

• Theoretical evidence