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Thinking Like A Scientist
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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. Facts - figures - and other evidence gathered through observations
data
manipulated variables
qualitative observations
branches of science
2. When you explain or interpret what you observe; based on what you already know
observing
inferring
scientific attitudes
hypothesis
3. 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
classifying
communicating
scientific literacy
4. A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question; must be testable
scientific attitudes
quantitative observations
branches of science
hypothesis
5. The process of grouping together items that are alike in some way
scientific literacy
operational definition
classifying
communicating
6. An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time.
operational definition
responding variable
manipulated variables
controlled experiment
7. Observations that deal with descriptions that cannot be expressed in numbers
graph
responding variable
qualitative observations
inferring
8. 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
scientific literacy
hypothesis
scientific theories
quantitative observations
9. 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.
observing
operational definition
scientific inquiry
hypothesis
10. A summary of the results of the experiment and a statement of how the results relate to the hypothesis
conclusion
inferring
communicating
qualitative observations
11. A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions
observing
classifying
scientific laws
controlled experiment
12. Factors that can change in an experiment
scientific attitudes
variables
controlled experiment
communicating
13. Creating representations of complex objects or processes
graph
operational definition
qualitative observations
making models
14. Making a forecast of what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence
conclusion
scientific literacy
predicting
graph
15. A statement that describes how to measure a particular variable or define a particular term
communicating
making models
operational definition
graph
16. Observations that deal with numbers or amounts
operational definition
scientific theories
scientific laws
quantitative observations
17. Conditions in an experiment that is purposely changed; also known as the independent variable
graph
data
scientific inquiry
manipulated variables
18. A well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results
scientific theories
inferring
branches of science
classifying
19. Curiosity - honesty - open-mindedness and skepticism - and creativity
branches of science
scientific theories
making models
scientific attitudes
20. The sharing of ideas and experimental findings with others through writing and speaking
observing
scientific attitudes
communicating
responding variable
21. Using one or more senses to gather information
observing
operational definition
scientific theories
data
22. Visual display of information or data
qualitative observations
classifying
scientific theories
graph
23. Earth and Space Science - Life Science - and Physical Science
scientific inquiry
quantitative observations
controlled experiment
branches of science