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Question #1
Why do scientists prefer quantitative data?
A.
More aesthetically pleasing
B.
Easier to look at and think about
C.
Give a higher degree of certainty
D.
The data last longer and can be stored better
E.
Reveal trends and used in calculations
Question #2
In the scientific method, which step would normally follow observation?
A.
Hypothesis development
B.
Analysis
C.
Peer review
D.
Testing/experimentation
E.
Theory development
Question #3
If A=B, and B=C, then A=C. This is an example of inductive reasoning.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #4
The three main groups of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #5
Some of the important objectives of peer review are: (i) it allows the scientific community to reproduce experimental results, (ii) it makes it possible to correct and retract errors, and (iii) it makes it possible to validate theories.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
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