1. Factual information collected with the scientific method is called _____.

a. theories
b. hypoteses
c. data
d. experiments
e. laws

2. A method for formulating, testing, and eliminating ideas about observations is ________.

a. a model
b. the scientific method
c. controlled experiment
d. a theory
e. nothing

3. SI system reference unit for length is _____.

a. gram
b. meter
c. liter
d. kilometer
e. kilogram

4. SI system reference unit for volume is _____.

a. gram
b. meter
c. liter
d. kilometer
e. kilogram

5. SI system prefix for hundred (100) is _______.

a. kilo
b. hecto
c. deci
d. centi
e. milli

6. SI system prefix for 1/one-hundred (1/100) is _______.

a. kilo
b. hecto
c. deci
d. centi
e. milli

7. Science can only deal with events that can be perceived ____________.

a. with our five basic senses
b. with our fantacy
c. with our faith
d. through observations
e. a and d

8. 50 cm = __________

a. 0.5 m
b. 5 dm
c. 5 m
d. a and b
e. a, b, and c

9. Zero degrees Celsius = ________ degrees Fahrenheit.

a. 0
b. 32
c. -32
d. 37
e. -40

10. What is the value of a control in an experiment?

a. It generates critical thinking
b. It provides the theory
c. It provides the hypothesis
d. It generates deductive reasoning
e. It will serve as a comparison for experimental results

11. Steps in the scientific method:

a. Question, Observation, Hypothesis, Test, Conclusion
b. Hypothesis, Observation, Question, Test, Conclusion
c. Question, Observation, Test, Hypothesis, Conclusion
d. Observation, Question, Hypothesis, Test, Conclusion
e. Observation, Hypothesis, Question, Test, Conclusion

12. A possible explanation to a specific question about a specific phenomenon, that accounts for all observed facts, and is supportred by a test:

a. Scientific law
b. Scientific theory
c. Scientific hypothesis
d. a and b
e. b and c

13. A hypothesis must:

a. be a generalized explanation of several related phenomena
b. account for all the facts
c. be supported by a test
d. a and b
e. b and c

14. A continually challenged, organized study of information about something using a certain procedure:

a. Controlled experiment
b. Theory
c. Scientific method
d. Science
e. Religion

15. Use of the appearance of science to mislead:

a. Religion
b. Pseudoscience
c. Non-science
d. Science
e. Hypothesis formulation

16. A non-challenged, non-organized study of information:

a. Religion
b. Pseudoscience
c. Non-science
d. Science
e. Hypothesis formulation

17. Valid scientific results should be repeatable by other scientific investigators:

a. True
b. False

18. A constant fact of nature, supported by several accepted theories:

a. Scientific hypothesis
b. Scientific theory
c. Scientific law
d. Scientific method
e. Creationism

19. A generalized explanation of several related phenomena, supported by many hypotheses

a. Scientific hypothesis
b. Scientific theory
c. Scientific law
d. Pseudoscience
e. Non-science

20. As you recall from my lectures, the definition of science is: A continually challenged organized study of information. What does it mean to say that science is "organized"?

a. Science is organized because it can effectively deal with values.
b. Science is organized because it is an open, peer reviewed process.
c. Science is organized because the scientific method is used.
d. a and c
e. a, b, and c

21. The field of science has no limitations and deals effectively with, e.g., art and religion, by using the "Scientific Method".

a. true
b. false

22. By definition, at 20 ƒ C, 1 liter water weight 1 kilogram. Using this definition it is possible to interconvert between certain SI-units.

a. true
b. false