I. Identify the problem.
II. Ask questions.
III. Develop a hypothesis.
Iv. Collect data and experiment on that data.
Which of the following is the fifth step in the scientific method?
A. Observe the data.
B. Analyze the results.
C. Measure the data.
D. Develop a conclusion. ANSWER B. Analyze the results.
- There are six steps in the scientific process. The results of step four must be analyzed before reaching the final step.
"Develop a conclusion."
2. Which of the following is FALSE regarding the use of qualitative and quanti-
,tative data in scientific research?
A. Quantitative data is collected through numerical measurements.
B. Quantitative data is more accurate than qualitative data.
C. Qualitative data is focused on perspectives and behavior.
D. Qualitative data is collected through observation and interviews. ANSWER B.
Quantitative data is more accurate than qualitative data.
The two types of measurement important in science are qualitative (When a numerical result is used) and qualitative
(when descriptions or qualities are reported).
- Qualitative data is collected through observation and interviews, and focuses on the informant's behavior and
perspectives.
3. THE NEXT QUESTION REFERS TO THE FOLLOWING GRAPHICS ANSWER
The chart above shows the average snowfall in inches for a two on Michigan's
Upper Peninsula, during the months November through April. Which of the
following can be concluded based on the information that is provided in the
chart?
, A. April is not a good month to go skiing in the Upper Peninsula.
B. Snowfall blocks the sunshine reduces the number of sunny days.
nowfall.
C. The fewest sunny days occur in the months with the heaviest she number of
D. There is no connection between the amount of snowfall and t
sunny days. ANSWER C.
The chart shows two specific changes ANSWER snowfall levels from November to April and sunny days from November to
April.
4. Which of the following statements correctly describes the function of the
corresponding physiologic structure?
A. The trachea connects the throat and the stomach, encouraging food to
follow this path through contractions.
B. The esophagus is the cylindrical portion of the respiratory tract that joins the
larynx with the lungs.
C. the diaphragm is a muscle that controls the height of the thoracic cavity,
decreasing the height on contraction, and increasing the height on relaxation
causing expiration.
D. The epiglottis covers the trachea during swallowing, preventing food from
entering the airway. ANSWER D. The epiglottis covers the trachea during swelling, thus preventing food from