Minimizing Bias in Science Quiz

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10 questions

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Minimizing Bias in Science Quiz

Last updated over 2 years ago

10 questions

Instructions

Choose the best answer. 

Question 1

What is the best definition of objective (in regards to science)?

Not influenced by feelings

Not influenced by prejudice

Influenced by personal interests, biased

Influenced by feelings, interests and prejudice

Not influenced by feelings, interests and prejudice

Question 2

The key to good science is

objectivity

subjectivity

Question 3

What are the two types of bias in science?

Sampling and Objectivity Bias

Measurement and Sampling Bias

Measurement and Tool Use Bias

Question 4

What is a sample? (In reference to science)

A (larger) group (people or things) selected to be measured from a smaller group in order to make conclusions.

A (smaller) group (people or things) selected to be measured from a larger group in order to make conclusions.

Question 5

What is a random sample (In science)?

Every individual or thing in a scientific study, has an equal likelihood of being chosen.

Choosing a large population to perform a scientific study.

Only a certain group of individuals has an equal likelihood of being chosen.

Going to Costco and eating random foods.

Question 6

What are the two main factors that contribute to Sampling Bias?

Question 7

A scientist conducting a study decides to select a roster of only basketball players in a school, in order to measure the average height of students in the whole school. This is an example of:

Sample size bias

Measurement tool bias

Sample selection bias

Measurement bias

Question 8

When measuring the height of an individual for data, what are some additions to the testing environment that should be considered? Write one example.

Question 9

Different scientists may get different solutions to the same problem.

True

False

Question 10

10.

Science can prove anything, solve any problem or answer any question.

True

False