Changes and Bias (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What best describes the nature of scientific knowledge over time?
What best describes the nature of scientific knowledge over time?
It constantly evolves and changes
What pattern does the scientific method follow?
What pattern does the scientific method follow?
A circular or repetitive pattern
What is bias in scientific information?
What is bias in scientific information?
Unfair or personal judgement
How can you verify if a scientific source is reliable?
How can you verify if a scientific source is reliable?
Check for valid links or references
What indicates potential bias in media sources?
What indicates potential bias in media sources?
Emotional headlines or language
Why check if a report appears in multiple sources?
Why check if a report appears in multiple sources?
Multiple sources indicate reliability
What should you research about an author?
What should you research about an author?
Their qualifications and experience
What limits scientists in designing experiments?
What limits scientists in designing experiments?
Their prior knowledge of the topic
What makes experimental results invalid?
What makes experimental results invalid?
Poor design or incorrect measurement
What happened with thalidomide in the 1950s?
What happened with thalidomide in the 1950s?
Safe in animals but caused birth defects
Why must scientific knowledge about living organisms change?
Why must scientific knowledge about living organisms change?
Organisms evolve constantly
What must happen to accidental discoveries?
What must happen to accidental discoveries?
They must be tested properly