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Thinking Like A Scientist

Subject : 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. Conditions in an experiment that is purposely changed; also known as the independent variable






2. When you explain or interpret what you observe; based on what you already know






3. Making a forecast of what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence






4. A well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results






5. Facts - figures - and other evidence gathered through observations






6. The process of grouping together items that are alike in some way






7. A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question; must be testable






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






9. Observations that deal with numbers or amounts






10. A statement that describes how to measure a particular variable or define a particular term






11. Earth and Space Science - Life Science - and Physical Science






12. Observations that deal with descriptions that cannot be expressed in numbers






13. Using one or more senses to gather information






14. 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






15. Factors that can change in an experiment






16. The sharing of ideas and experimental findings with others through writing and speaking






17. An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time.






18. Visual display of information or data






19. Curiosity - honesty - open-mindedness and skepticism - and creativity






20. A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions






21. 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.






22. Creating representations of complex objects or processes






23. A summary of the results of the experiment and a statement of how the results relate to the hypothesis