Question

1. what should be done if the data does not support the hypothesis? a. declare the experiment a failure b. ignore the data c. assume the data is incorrect d. refute or reject the hypothesis 12. what is the primary purpose of making observations in the scientific method? a. to ignore further research b. to gather accurate data for forming hypotheses c. to skip to conclusions d. to avoid forming hypotheses 13. what scientific tool allowed for the study of the microscopic structure of cells? a. barometer b. stethoscope c. microscope d. spectrometer 14. what does the null hypothesis (h0) state in an experiment? a. the hypothesis cannot be tested b. there is a specific effect or difference c. the independent variable has a strong influence d. there is no relationship between the variables 15. what is biology primarily the study of? a. physical laws b. chemical reactions

Explanation:

1. In the scientific method, if data doesn't support a hypothesis, it should be refuted or rejected. Declaring an experiment a failure is too extreme, ignoring data or assuming it's incorrect is un - scientific.
2. The main purpose of making observations in the scientific method is to gather accurate data for forming hypotheses. Skipping to conclusions or avoiding hypothesis - formation is not the goal, and ignoring further research is not the purpose of observations.
3. A microscope is the tool that allows for the study of the microscopic structure of cells. A barometer measures air pressure, a stethoscope is for listening to internal body sounds, and a spectrometer is used for analyzing spectra.
4. The null hypothesis (H0) states that there is no relationship between the variables. It is not about the testability of the hypothesis, and it does not claim a specific effect or strong influence of the independent variable.
5. Biology is primarily the study of life. Physical laws are studied in physics, and chemical reactions are studied in chemistry.

Answer:

1. d. Refute or reject the hypothesis
2. b. To gather accurate data for forming hypotheses
3. c. Microscope
4. d. There is no relationship between the variables
5. None of the provided options are correct (biology is the study of life)