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Thinking Like A Scientist
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Subject
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soft-skills
Instructions:
Answer 23 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Observations that deal with descriptions that cannot be expressed in numbers
qualitative observations
graph
inferring
operational definition
2. Creating representations of complex objects or processes
graph
quantitative observations
making models
classifying
3. Conditions in an experiment that is purposely changed; also known as the independent variable
manipulated variables
scientific laws
variables
scientific theories
4. When you explain or interpret what you observe; based on what you already know
inferring
operational definition
scientific attitudes
classifying
5. Making a forecast of what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence
inferring
predicting
scientific literacy
making models
6. Curiosity - honesty - open-mindedness and skepticism - and creativity
communicating
responding variable
scientific inquiry
scientific attitudes
7. An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time.
controlled experiment
inferring
hypothesis
communicating
8. The ongoing process of discovery in science; the diverse ways in which scientist study the natural world and propose explanations based on evidence they gather.
qualitative observations
scientific inquiry
observing
classifying
9. Factor in an experiment that a scientist wants to observe - which may change in response to the manipulated variable; also known as a dependent variable
responding variable
scientific attitudes
scientific theories
observing
10. The sharing of ideas and experimental findings with others through writing and speaking
scientific literacy
communicating
conclusion
operational definition
11. Factors that can change in an experiment
conclusion
scientific laws
variables
responding variable
12. Facts - figures - and other evidence gathered through observations
variables
data
operational definition
branches of science
13. A statement that describes how to measure a particular variable or define a particular term
conclusion
operational definition
classifying
data
14. Earth and Space Science - Life Science - and Physical Science
making models
conclusion
predicting
branches of science
15. The process of grouping together items that are alike in some way
classifying
data
branches of science
controlled experiment
16. A well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results
scientific theories
scientific literacy
classifying
predicting
17. A summary of the results of the experiment and a statement of how the results relate to the hypothesis
hypothesis
data
conclusion
scientific inquiry
18. A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions
scientific inquiry
scientific laws
predicting
making models
19. Means that you understand basic scientific terms and principles well enough that you can evaluate information - make personal decisions - and take part in public affairs
graph
scientific inquiry
scientific literacy
branches of science
20. Using one or more senses to gather information
branches of science
observing
scientific attitudes
scientific theories
21. Observations that deal with numbers or amounts
inferring
manipulated variables
quantitative observations
scientific inquiry
22. Visual display of information or data
conclusion
graph
variables
hypothesis
23. A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question; must be testable
qualitative observations
hypothesis
predicting
making models