WGU C451 – Integrated Natural Science
M1Qa? – What must be measurable about a Hypothesis? – ✔✔Hypotheses must be falsifiable;
Hypotheses must be capable of being proven wrong.
M1Qa? – What is important for the formation of scientific hypotheses and the advancement of
scientific knowledge? – ✔✔Creativity & Cooperation
M1Qa? – Which of the following correctly describes a theory? – ✔✔A group of well-tested
hypotheses that provide evidence to support explanations for scientific phenomena.
M1Qa? – Which statement accurately describes the purpose of the scientific method? – ✔✔To
provide a systematic way for obtaining evidence to support or refute a hypothesis.
M1Qa? – Which of the following statements correctly describes a scientific hypothesis? – ✔✔It is
a postulate that must be testable; Scientific hypotheses are educated guesses that must be testable
and falsifiable (have the ability to be proven wrong).
M1Qa? – What is the benefit of using a systems approach when studying biology? – ✔✔A
systems approach focuses on how component parts interact and can then predict how a change in
one component affects the whole system.
A systems approach allows scientists to better understand the unique properties that emerge due
to the interactions and relationships that exist between the system components.