Multiple Choice
How does a hypothesis help scientists understand the natural world?
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1. Introduction to Biology
Scientific Method
Multiple Choice
Which of the following questions about dogs could be answered through scientific investigation?
A
What is a dog's favorite color?
B
Should dogs be allowed in all public parks?
C
Why are dogs considered better pets than cats?
D
Does the amount of daily exercise affect a dog's heart rate?
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Step 1: Begin by understanding the nature of scientific investigation. Scientific questions must be testable, measurable, and based on observable phenomena.
Step 2: Analyze each question provided in the problem. Determine whether the question can be answered through experimentation or observation.
Step 3: Evaluate the first three questions: 'What is a dog's favorite color?' is subjective and not measurable; 'Should dogs be allowed in all public parks?' is a policy question, not scientific; 'Why are dogs considered better pets than cats?' is based on opinion and cannot be objectively tested.
Step 4: Focus on the last question: 'Does the amount of daily exercise affect a dog's heart rate?' This question is testable because it involves measurable variables (amount of exercise and heart rate) and can be investigated through controlled experiments.
Step 5: Conclude that the correct answer is the question about exercise and heart rate, as it aligns with the principles of scientific investigation.
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