Nature of Science Quiz True or False

1.	What typically leads scientists to making a hypothesis? -> An observation True False
2.	What most closely describes the process of the scientific method? -> The path of the ball during a game of ping pong True False
3.	What is a hypothesis? -> The right answer True False
4.	Which of the following is important for a scientist to keep in mind when collecting data? -> Repeating the experiment multiple times True False
5.	What is the best way to avoid equipment error? -> Make sure our equipment is in good condition and calibrated properly True False
6.	Which of the following is not an example of scientific honesty? -> Reporting when data was collected as the result of an equipment malfunction True False
7.	What is the purpose of the peer review process? -> To ensure that scientists have a well-designed experiment, accurate data, proper conclusions, and they have followed the code of ethics True False
8.	What is a scientific law? -> A testable explanation for how something works True False
9.	Which of the following is not a theory? -> The explanation that the Earth's temperature is rising as a result of burning fossil fuels True False
10.	What should a scientist take into consideration when conducting an experiment with human subjects? -> All of these answers are correct. True False

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