1.) a researcher’s background can influence the of experimental results.

periodic testing

satellite feedback

technological advancement

interpretation

2.) scientific knowledge can result from observations interpreted in light of

discussions

opinions

theories

previous knowledge

3.) components grouped together for a particular function form a system.

natural

living

non-living

4.) why does new data cause researchers to formulate new experiments?

to come up with answers to questions that may arise in the future about the new data

to establish a history of peer review on the new data

to test the validity of the data

to come up with information to post on the web

5.) what characteristic of earth maintains water in the liquid state needed for life?

terrestrial planet

third planet from the sun

jovian planet

first planet from the sun

6.) a scientific argument is a means of evaluating the scientist’s

claims

bias

experience

education