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WGU C389 - Science, Technology &
Society Final Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Solved
Which statement is a scientific hypothesis? (a) Fossil A is larger than fossil
B. (b) Did T-rex exist on all 7 continents? (c) April precipitation on Mt.
Timpanogos is increasing, or (d) Immigration in Germany is falling. - ✔✔C -
April precipitation on Mt. Timpanogos is increasing
Which 2 of the following statements describe nature of science rather than
technology? (a) science solves problems such as developing software
programs, (b) science explores the physical world, (c) science procedures
are rigid and pre-determined, or (d) science develops data that is analyzed
to find patterns and trends. - ✔✔B - Science explores the physical world
D - Science develops data that is analyzed to find patterns and trends.
Place the following scientists in chronological order from first (1) to last (4):
Mendel (inheritance), Einstein (relativity), Copernicus (earth revolves
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around the sun), and Galileo (first telescopes) - ✔✔Copernicus, Galileo,
Mendel and Einstein
Science is (a) data driven or (b) not data driven. - ✔✔Data driven (empirical
in nature)
What limitations does science have? - ✔✔Limited to the natural, physical
world
Does science 'prove' anything? Yes or No - ✔✔No.
Is science culture-proof or absolute? Yes or No - ✔✔No
What is inductive research? - ✔✔inside out - analyzing a specific case to
produce a general concept statement
What is deductive research? - ✔✔outside in - starts with a general concept
statement to explain a specific case
How does society use science? - ✔✔decides how to use data and
predictions generated from science
Technology - ✔✔Things that are developed by people to apply science
data
Is there a single way and place to do science? - ✔✔No
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Scientific law - ✔✔A general statement of what we believe we know about
a topic.
The BSCS 5 E's Learning Model - ✔✔Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend,
and Evaluate
Which possible answers can I rule out because they contain RED FLAGS
to rule out on the test? - ✔✔the use of the words prove, like, seem, and/or
prefer
1:42 scale model is an example of a - ✔✔Size comparison
System models is an example of - ✔✔mathematical equations used to
predict
Patterns are an example of - ✔✔organizing physical things based on
similarities
How a wing is built for flight is an example of - ✔✔structure and function
Which of the following represents a direct cause and effect? (a) I take an
aspirin each morning so I won't have a heart attack. (b) I take puffs on an
inhaler when I feel my throat tighten up. - ✔✔B - I take puffs on an inhaler
when I feel my throat tighten up
Which of the following pattern is an appropriate basis for a scientific
investigation? (a) cars can be parked according to color or manufacturer (b)
WGU C389 - Science, Technology &
Society Final Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Solved
Which statement is a scientific hypothesis? (a) Fossil A is larger than fossil
B. (b) Did T-rex exist on all 7 continents? (c) April precipitation on Mt.
Timpanogos is increasing, or (d) Immigration in Germany is falling. - ✔✔C -
April precipitation on Mt. Timpanogos is increasing
Which 2 of the following statements describe nature of science rather than
technology? (a) science solves problems such as developing software
programs, (b) science explores the physical world, (c) science procedures
are rigid and pre-determined, or (d) science develops data that is analyzed
to find patterns and trends. - ✔✔B - Science explores the physical world
D - Science develops data that is analyzed to find patterns and trends.
Place the following scientists in chronological order from first (1) to last (4):
Mendel (inheritance), Einstein (relativity), Copernicus (earth revolves
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around the sun), and Galileo (first telescopes) - ✔✔Copernicus, Galileo,
Mendel and Einstein
Science is (a) data driven or (b) not data driven. - ✔✔Data driven (empirical
in nature)
What limitations does science have? - ✔✔Limited to the natural, physical
world
Does science 'prove' anything? Yes or No - ✔✔No.
Is science culture-proof or absolute? Yes or No - ✔✔No
What is inductive research? - ✔✔inside out - analyzing a specific case to
produce a general concept statement
What is deductive research? - ✔✔outside in - starts with a general concept
statement to explain a specific case
How does society use science? - ✔✔decides how to use data and
predictions generated from science
Technology - ✔✔Things that are developed by people to apply science
data
Is there a single way and place to do science? - ✔✔No
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Scientific law - ✔✔A general statement of what we believe we know about
a topic.
The BSCS 5 E's Learning Model - ✔✔Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend,
and Evaluate
Which possible answers can I rule out because they contain RED FLAGS
to rule out on the test? - ✔✔the use of the words prove, like, seem, and/or
prefer
1:42 scale model is an example of a - ✔✔Size comparison
System models is an example of - ✔✔mathematical equations used to
predict
Patterns are an example of - ✔✔organizing physical things based on
similarities
How a wing is built for flight is an example of - ✔✔structure and function
Which of the following represents a direct cause and effect? (a) I take an
aspirin each morning so I won't have a heart attack. (b) I take puffs on an
inhaler when I feel my throat tighten up. - ✔✔B - I take puffs on an inhaler
when I feel my throat tighten up
Which of the following pattern is an appropriate basis for a scientific
investigation? (a) cars can be parked according to color or manufacturer (b)
