BSC 101 Wodika: Exam Questions And
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Explain why the scientific method is a myth - ANS Science is not linear. The scientific method
is oversimplified and many experiments answer the same question. In actual science, there is a
lot of back and forth between questions and evidence. Science is ITERATIVE
Define iterative in science - ANS series of experiments that circle back to answer the same
question to form a deeper understanding of the topic(think the game of pinball)
What is involved in the actual science ("actual scientific method")? - ANS -exploration and
discovery
-testing ideas
-community analysis and feedback
-benefits and outcomes
What inspires exploration and discovery? - ANS new technology, societal problems, or
curiosity
What is involved in the early stages of exploration and discovery? - ANS making
observations, asking questions, finding inspiration, exploring literature, and sharing data/ideas
What is central in the early stages of exploration and discovery? - ANS Talking to other
scientists/ looking at other data
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What must a scientist do in the exploration and discovery stage? - ANS learn about what is
already known about the topic
What is the testing process? (simple definition) - ANS testing ideas with evidence
What does scientific testing involve? - ANS Involves figuring out what we would expect to
observe if an idea was correct and comparing that idea to what we actually observe.
Fix the misconception: Science can only prove or disprove an idea. - ANS Science rejects or
accepts ideas based on supporting or refuting evidence but conclusions can be revised if
warrented by new evidence
True/False: All science is tentative - ANS True
What is the purpose of community analysis and feedback? - ANS Ensure accuracy of the
scientific information. It makes science self correcting
What is the purpose of benefits and outcomes? - ANS -allows for developing new
technologies, solve practical problems, and make informed decisions
-scientists are motivated by potential application of sciences
What are the four elements of scientific explanations? - ANS Prediction, hypothesis, theory,
and law
define prediction - ANS a prediction is what you expect to happen if your hypothesis is true.
Define hypothesis - ANS -Are not guesses.
-They are based on prior knowledge.