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Which type of study would be best suited as a substitute for a risky controlled experiment?(1 point)
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a field study
a field study

systematic observations
systematic observations

the scientific method
the scientific method

a simulation

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The scientific method is sometimes seen as more of a cycle than a linear process. Which statement gives a major reason for this? (1 point)
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Developing a hypothesis can sometimes lead to designing an experiment.
Developing a hypothesis can sometimes lead to designing an experiment.

Sharing conclusions with others can sometimes lead to new questions.
Sharing conclusions with others can sometimes lead to new questions.

Analyzing data can sometimes lead to developing conclusions.
Analyzing data can sometimes lead to developing conclusions.

Conducting an experiment can sometimes lead to collecting data.
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A student records the time it takes for her pet rabbit to make it through a maze to a carrot. In one test, she has the rabbit try to find the carrot at 8:00 AM after eating its first meal of the day. In the other test, the rabbit tries to find the carrot at 8:00 AM without having eaten its first meal of the day.

In this experiment, which variable is the outcome variable?

(1 point)
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whether the rabbit is hungry or not
whether the rabbit is hungry or not

whether or not the rabbit finds the carrot
whether or not the rabbit finds the carrot

the time of day when the rabbit starts the maze
the time of day when the rabbit starts the maze

the time required to finish the maze
the time required to finish the maze
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Which statement is the best description of the scientific method? (1 point)
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It involves collecting data and observations to test ideas.
It involves collecting data and observations to test ideas.

It involves continuing to collect data until you get the results you want.
It involves continuing to collect data until you get the results you want.

It is a way of convincing people that certain facts are true.
It is a way of convincing people that certain facts are true.

It is a way of explaining natural phenomena.
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In which situation would a scientific theory be rejected? (1 point)
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It is contradicted by careful scientific investigations.
It is contradicted by careful scientific investigations.

It is mostly based on logic and explains a small set of observations.
It is mostly based on logic and explains a small set of observations.

It has not been published in as many journals as other theories.
It has not been published in as many journals as other theories.

It has many people who disagree with it.
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Ty they are all right
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What does the word polis refer to?
(1 point)
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enlightenment philosophy
enlightenment philosophy

Egyptian mapmaker
Egyptian mapmaker

Greek city-state
Greek city-state

Roman lawmaker
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Which of the following is an example of government's role in providing services?
(1 point)
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making divorce laws
making divorce laws

licensing professional workers
licensing professional workers

issuing paper money
issuing paper money

protecting public parks
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Which of the following is a reason for a national government that works for all of the states?
(1 point)
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to have the same marriage and divorce laws in all states
to have the same marriage and divorce laws in all states

to have a national speed limit for all states
to have a national speed limit for all states

to have a national defense that protects all states
to have a national defense that protects all states

to have an equal number of national parks in all states
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a simulation
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Sharing conclusions with others can sometimes lead to new questions.
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the time required to finish the maze
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It involves collecting data and observations to test ideas.
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It is contradicted by careful scientific investigations.
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You're welcome! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
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Greek city-state
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protecting public parks
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to have a national defense that protects all states
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