Chapter 6 Quiz (please read chapter 6 and answer the questions)

What is the more basic idea behind a hypothesis?

• a theory
• a law
• an experiment
• a control group
• a variable

Answer explanation

"Each hypothesis is rooted in a more basic idea. That basic idea is the underlying theory."

What is the theory behind Red's claims?

• consuming more vegetables leads to weight loss
• watching reality tv makes you more emotionally mature
• hair color is related to running ability
• people with different colored socks are more creative

Answer explanation

"Red believes that hair color is related to running ability"

Who discovered that the planets circle the sun?

• Darwin
• Copernicus
• Einstein
• Newton
• Galileo

Answer explanation

"Nicolaus Copernicus, a Renaissance astronomer, had a theory that the Earth and other planets circle around the Sun."

What term refers to the "trap" when scientists are so attached to their theory that their judgment is affected?

• Lobster Trap

• Fall Trap
• Fly Trap
• Ruling Theory Trap
• Sand Trap

Answer explanation

"Red is so attached to his theory that his judgment is affected."

List at least two differences between "good" and "bad" science.

Answer explanation

Good science constantly searches for new information and is open to correction. Good science doesn't jump to conclusions. Bad science can mean poorly conducted experiments. A good scientist is cautious and a bad scientist jumps to conclusions.