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






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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.






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






9. Observations that deal with numbers or amounts






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






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






12. Visual display of information or data






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






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






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






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






17. Using one or more senses to gather information






18. Creating representations of complex objects or processes






19. Factors that can change in an experiment






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






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






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






23. 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