BSC 101 WODIKA: EXAM ONE | 2025/2026 |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION!!
Explain why the scientific method is a myth Answer - 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 Answer - 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")? Answer - -
exploration and discovery
-testing ideas
-community analysis and feedback
-benefits and outcomes
What inspires exploration and discovery? Answer - new technology, societal
problems, or curiosity
What is involved in the early stages of exploration and discovery? Answer -
making observations, asking questions, finding inspiration, exploring literature,
and sharing data/ideas
, What is central in the early stages of exploration and discovery? Answer -
Talking to other scientists/ looking at other data
What must a scientist do in the exploration and discovery stage? Answer -
learn about what is already known about the topic
What is the testing process? (simple definition) Answer - testing ideas with
evidence
What does scientific testing involve? Answer - 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. Answer -
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 Answer - True
What is the purpose of community analysis and feedback? Answer - Ensure
accuracy of the scientific information. It makes science self correcting
What is the purpose of benefits and outcomes? Answer - -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? Answer - Prediction,
hypothesis, theory, and law
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION!!
Explain why the scientific method is a myth Answer - 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 Answer - 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")? Answer - -
exploration and discovery
-testing ideas
-community analysis and feedback
-benefits and outcomes
What inspires exploration and discovery? Answer - new technology, societal
problems, or curiosity
What is involved in the early stages of exploration and discovery? Answer -
making observations, asking questions, finding inspiration, exploring literature,
and sharing data/ideas
, What is central in the early stages of exploration and discovery? Answer -
Talking to other scientists/ looking at other data
What must a scientist do in the exploration and discovery stage? Answer -
learn about what is already known about the topic
What is the testing process? (simple definition) Answer - testing ideas with
evidence
What does scientific testing involve? Answer - 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. Answer -
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 Answer - True
What is the purpose of community analysis and feedback? Answer - Ensure
accuracy of the scientific information. It makes science self correcting
What is the purpose of benefits and outcomes? Answer - -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? Answer - Prediction,
hypothesis, theory, and law
