In Applying the Scientific Method to the Study of Our

question 44

Multiple Choice

In applying the scientific method to the study of our natural surroundings,scientists are:

• A) discovering by observation the absolute truth about limited areas of science and are therefore slowly building up the correct view of the universe.
• B) slowly amassing a vast bank of observations of nature that at some time in the future will be assembled into the correct description of the universe.
• C) formulating hypotheses or models that describe the present observations of nature and that predict possible further tests for these models.
• D) developing a theoretical view of the universe that incorporates all previous ideas and beliefs as part of an overall philosophy.

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Definitions:

Environment

The sum of all external conditions and influences affecting the life and development of an organism, which can be natural or man-made.

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

A technique used to identify genetic defects in embryos created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) before pregnancy.

Autosomes

Chromosomes that are not sex chromosomes and are present in pairs in both males and females, making up the majority of the human genome.

Sex Chromosomes

Chromosomes that determine an individual's sex, with females typically having two X chromosomes and males having one X and one Y chromosome.