When Scientists Say That One Criterion for Scientific Investigation Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

When scientists say that one criterion for scientific investigation is observability, they mean that

• A) the subject matter must be clear to the person doing the observing but not necessarily to others.
• B) the subject matter must be publicly observable.
• C) the observer must gather information according to a plan.
• D) the observer is the authority on what she or he observed.

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Definitions:

Basal Metabolic Rate

The speed at which the body consumes energy when in a resting state to uphold essential operations like breathing and maintaining body heat.

Vasoconstriction

The narrowing of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure and reduces blood flow to certain areas.

Blood Temperature

The temperature of the blood in the body, which is maintained around 37°C (98.6°F) under normal conditions.

Sweat Production

The process of producing and secreting fluid from sweat glands in the skin, involved in temperature regulation and excretion.