NSCI Exam #1 questions with correct answers

Explain the disconnect between science and the public (3) Answer -scientists don't communicate to the general public for fear of losing their rep. of impartiality -scientific opinions threaten decision-makers -scientists and the public do not speak the same language 5 Elements of Science Answer Science is 1. ...an orderly method of collecting data or information to test the validity of a hypothesis 2. ...not burdened by prior commitment 3. ...tentative/subject to change 4. ...not taken on faith (show evidence) 5. There can be no contradictions between different lines of evidence. Law Answer Invariant behavior under certain circumstances accepted by everyone. There can be no exceptions. Theory Answer Large body of tested evidence- great chance of being valid. Accepted by almost everyone. Hypothesis Answer Tentative explanation of the data presented to provide further study. Most likely incorrect. Aerosol Answer Tiny atmospheric particle. Positive/Negative Trend Answer Upward/downward