HPHY 212 Final questions with
complete solutions
Which of the following is an example of a scientific theory?
a. cells are the basic unit of structure in all organisms on Earth
b. the meningitis vaccine rarely causes adverse side effects
c. six weeks after a concussion, patients experience problems with balance control
d. going outside without a coat in the winter increases the likelihood of developing a cold -
correct answer ✔✔A
Annie, librarian, uses a great, but older, article in class on a topic of interest. You want to find
more recent studies in this area. A good strategy to use is:
a. footnote chasing
b. pearling
c. curling
d. berry picking - correct answer ✔✔B
Which of the following is the correct sequence for the scientific method?
a. observation, hypothesis, experiment
b. hypothesis, experiment, observation
c. experiment, observation, hypothesis
d. none of the above - correct answer ✔✔A
A scientist is interested in determining the effects of Gatorade on soccer player's health during a
hot day. Which of the following would a good hypothesis?
a. Drinking gatorade is good for soccer players in the heat
, b. Drinking gatorade reduces the signs of heat stroke in soccer players during hot days.
c. Drinking gatorade on hot days can lead to diabetes.
d. Drinking gatorade is more effective ethan drinking powerade. - correct answer ✔✔B
A hypothesis provides a link between:
a. two independent variables
b. two dependent variables
c. the independent and dependent variable(s)
d. any of the above can be true - correct answer ✔✔C
Consider two peer-reviewed articles, on his a case-control study and the other is a cohort study.
Which one represents a higher level of evidence?
a. case-control study
b. cohort study
c. they are both at the same level in the hierarchy of evidence
d. the one that was published more recently - correct answer ✔✔C
All systematic reviews are meta-analyses
a. True
b. False
c. It depends on the journal publishing the article
d. Who cares, science is all a hoax - correct answer ✔✔B
What is the difference between a hypothesis, theory, and fact? - correct answer ✔✔Hypothesis:
a testable statement that links an IV and a DV.
Theory: confirmed through scientific experiments many different times but not a fact.
Fact: 100% proven and correct, can never be proven wrong
complete solutions
Which of the following is an example of a scientific theory?
a. cells are the basic unit of structure in all organisms on Earth
b. the meningitis vaccine rarely causes adverse side effects
c. six weeks after a concussion, patients experience problems with balance control
d. going outside without a coat in the winter increases the likelihood of developing a cold -
correct answer ✔✔A
Annie, librarian, uses a great, but older, article in class on a topic of interest. You want to find
more recent studies in this area. A good strategy to use is:
a. footnote chasing
b. pearling
c. curling
d. berry picking - correct answer ✔✔B
Which of the following is the correct sequence for the scientific method?
a. observation, hypothesis, experiment
b. hypothesis, experiment, observation
c. experiment, observation, hypothesis
d. none of the above - correct answer ✔✔A
A scientist is interested in determining the effects of Gatorade on soccer player's health during a
hot day. Which of the following would a good hypothesis?
a. Drinking gatorade is good for soccer players in the heat
, b. Drinking gatorade reduces the signs of heat stroke in soccer players during hot days.
c. Drinking gatorade on hot days can lead to diabetes.
d. Drinking gatorade is more effective ethan drinking powerade. - correct answer ✔✔B
A hypothesis provides a link between:
a. two independent variables
b. two dependent variables
c. the independent and dependent variable(s)
d. any of the above can be true - correct answer ✔✔C
Consider two peer-reviewed articles, on his a case-control study and the other is a cohort study.
Which one represents a higher level of evidence?
a. case-control study
b. cohort study
c. they are both at the same level in the hierarchy of evidence
d. the one that was published more recently - correct answer ✔✔C
All systematic reviews are meta-analyses
a. True
b. False
c. It depends on the journal publishing the article
d. Who cares, science is all a hoax - correct answer ✔✔B
What is the difference between a hypothesis, theory, and fact? - correct answer ✔✔Hypothesis:
a testable statement that links an IV and a DV.
Theory: confirmed through scientific experiments many different times but not a fact.
Fact: 100% proven and correct, can never be proven wrong
