Assignment: Computer Simulation

Assignment: Computer Simulation

Assignment: Computer Simulation

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Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

A scientist wishes to represent the location of an earthquake in California. Which type of model is most appropriate for this purpose?

[removed] Computer simulation

[removed] Equation

[removed] Graph

[removed] Map

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Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

Which of the following resulted from the growing consensus within the scientific community as to the accuracy of the Big Bang theory?

[removed] New scientific laws were created.

[removed] An older theory was supported.

[removed] Older theories were disproved.

[removed] New problems were considered untestable.

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Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

When a local farmer found oil bubbling to the surface in one of his fields, he reported the information to a group of scientists. After 30 years of experimentation, the scientists develop a new theory about how oil formed beneath this location. How do you know that this information is really a theory?

[removed] The theory proves a scientific law.

[removed] Most of the data were unobservable.

[removed] The theory was developed over time.

[removed] The data describe a natural phenomenon.

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Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

When a scientific investigation produces evidence that does not support the hypothesis, what can you conclude about the investigation?

[removed] A law has been formed.

[removed] A theory remains accurate.

[removed] A theory has been disproved.

[removed] More investigations need to be completed.

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Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

Which type of model is represented in the following image?

Public Domain

[removed] Computer simulation

[removed] Graph

[removed] Map

[removed] Small-scale object

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Assignment: Computer Simulation

Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

Which of the following statements is true regarding both theories and laws?

[removed] Test problems

[removed] Require consensus

[removed] Lead to hypotheses

[removed] Explain data