4. Quiz 1: Nature of Science
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Assignment
Attempt 1 of 40
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SECTION 1071
QUESTION 5 of 10
Suppose an experiment is designed to test the durability of batteries in different conditions. All of the batteries tested
are double-A (AA) Brand X. All sets of batteries are preconditioned in different environmental conditions for exactly 168
hours (1 week).
Set 1: 0°C (freezing point of water)
Set 2: 24°C (approximately room temperature)
Set 3:37°C (approximately body temperature)
The batteries are then continuously used to power identical mechanical drummer toys. As long as the toy keeps
drumming the battery is considered functional. The drumming time for each toy is measured as an indication of battery
durability.
In this experiment, which condition is not controlled?
temperature
brand of batteries
test for durability
type of battery (battery size)

What evidence could be used to convince policy makers to change a shipping lane from going through a whale breeding ground? information on the number of all whale species currently alive information on the number of all whales hit by boats in the given area information on the number of whale deaths in the world's oceans information on the number of whale offspring born every year. (a) scientists could collect and combine data on fish populations all around the world to show that their populations are declining. (b) scientists collect and combine data on fish populations all around the world to show that their populations are increasing. (c) scientists work together and use past data to show that fish populations are becoming locally extinct in some areas. (d) scientists work together and use past data to show that some fish populations are adapting to environmental changes.