Gathering Information Just to Add to the Knowledge Base,such as Measuring

question 20

Multiple Choice

Gathering information just to add to the knowledge base,such as measuring the beak length of various bird species,is known as ________.

• A) discovery science
• B) applied science
• C) hypothesis-driven science
• D) investigative science

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Definitions:

Observations

The collected data points or measurements recorded during a scientific study or research project.

Symmetric

A characteristic of shapes or distributions that exhibit mirror-like similarity on either side of a central point or axis.

Histogram

A graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, using bars of different heights to show the frequency of data in successive intervals.

Vertical Line

A vertical line is a straight line that goes up and down without any tilt, perfectly perpendicular to a horizontal plane, often used in geometric contexts and graphing.