Nature of Science

What did the narrator initially believe about the scientific method?

• It was a flexible guideline.

• It was only used in chemistry.

• It was a strict sequence of steps.

• It did not involve experiments.

What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

• To not receive the treatment being tested.

• To provide financial support for the research.

• To receive all types of treatments.

• To test multiple variables at once.

What does the independent variable represent in an experiment?

• The variable that is manipulated.

• The outcome of the experiment.

• The constant conditions.

• The hypothesis being tested.

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Why is collaboration important in science?

• To compete with other scientists.

• To improve experiments with diverse expertise.

• To help with funding the research.

• To ensure experiments are conducted faster.

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What does the ongoing nature of science imply?

• Science is eventually going to end.

• New discoveries are constantly being made.

• All scientific facts are already discovered.

• Science is not useful in modern times.

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