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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. Creating representations of complex objects or processes






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






3. Factors that can change in an experiment






4. Visual display of information or data






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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






15. 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






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






17. 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.






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






19. Observations that deal with numbers or amounts






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






21. Using one or more senses to gather information






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






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