JMU BIO 140 COMPREHENSIVE TEST
PAPER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED GRADED A+
●● What occurs during exploration and discovery?
Answer: -making observations
-asking questions
-sharing data and ideas
-finding inspiration
-exploring the literature
●● What occurs in testing ideas?
Answer: -gathering data (hypothesis, expected results, and actual results)
-Interpreting data (support/oppose hypothesis, inspire new hypothesis,
inspire revised assumptions)
●● What occurs in benefits and outcomes
Answer: -develop technology
-address social issues
-build knowledge
-inform policy
-satisfy curiosity
,-solve everyday problems
●● What occurs in community analysis and feedback?
Answer: -feedback and peer review
-replication
-discussion with colleagues
-publication`
-new questions
-theory building
●● Define independent variables
Answer: the variable that is manipulated in an experiment
●● Define hypothesis
Answer: proposed explanation for an observation
●● Define dependent variable
Answer: The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the
research is interested.
●● Define control
Answer: In an experiment, the standard that is used for comparison
, ●● Define treatment
Answer: a specific condition applied to the individuals in an experiment
●● Define prediction
Answer: A logical statement about what will happen if the hypothesis is
correct.
●● Define experiment
Answer: the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
●● Define non-experimental
Answer: observational
●● Define descriptive study
Answer: giving details about; illustrating; explaining
●● What are the main flaws in experimental designs?
Answer: -no controls
-insufficient sample size
-lack of replication
-not really testing the hypothesis
PAPER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED GRADED A+
●● What occurs during exploration and discovery?
Answer: -making observations
-asking questions
-sharing data and ideas
-finding inspiration
-exploring the literature
●● What occurs in testing ideas?
Answer: -gathering data (hypothesis, expected results, and actual results)
-Interpreting data (support/oppose hypothesis, inspire new hypothesis,
inspire revised assumptions)
●● What occurs in benefits and outcomes
Answer: -develop technology
-address social issues
-build knowledge
-inform policy
-satisfy curiosity
,-solve everyday problems
●● What occurs in community analysis and feedback?
Answer: -feedback and peer review
-replication
-discussion with colleagues
-publication`
-new questions
-theory building
●● Define independent variables
Answer: the variable that is manipulated in an experiment
●● Define hypothesis
Answer: proposed explanation for an observation
●● Define dependent variable
Answer: The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the
research is interested.
●● Define control
Answer: In an experiment, the standard that is used for comparison
, ●● Define treatment
Answer: a specific condition applied to the individuals in an experiment
●● Define prediction
Answer: A logical statement about what will happen if the hypothesis is
correct.
●● Define experiment
Answer: the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
●● Define non-experimental
Answer: observational
●● Define descriptive study
Answer: giving details about; illustrating; explaining
●● What are the main flaws in experimental designs?
Answer: -no controls
-insufficient sample size
-lack of replication
-not really testing the hypothesis
