Who Was Responsible for Most of the Progress in Science

question 45

Multiple Choice

Who was responsible for most of the progress in science and math after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• A) Arabs
• B) Greeks
• C) Asians
• D) Vikings

Identify factors that can lead to bias in sampling and outcomes of research studies.

Grasp the importance of replication and peer review in scientific research.

Understand the placebo effect and its relevance in experimental designs.

Appreciate the importance of having a representative sample for generalizability of study results.

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Definitions:

Silica

A hard, unreactive, colorless compound that occurs as the mineral quartz and as a principal constituent of sandstone and other rocks.

Calcium Carbonate

A chemical compound used as a dietary supplement or antacid; it's also the main component of limestone.

Spongin

A fibrous protein that makes up the skeleton of many sponges.

Spicules

Small, spike-like structures found in various organisms, such as sponges and some animals, serving as structural supports or defense mechanisms.