Scientific Knowledge

Question 1

Which statements best describe science? Check all that apply.Science uses beliefs and opinions to construct explanations.Science is resistant to new information.Science is supported by facts and processes.Science involves observation and experimentation.Science continually changes and is constantly updated.

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Science is supported by facts and processes.; Science involves observation and experimentation.; Science continually changes and is constantly updated.

Question 2

Match each statement with the characteristic of scientists.

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In chemistry class, Roberto sees that traces of lithium makes a flame appear bright red.: observant; Roberto wonders if the presence of other elements also affects the color of a flame.: curious; Roberto’s friend tells him the color of a flame cannot be changed, but Roberto is still unsure.: skeptical; Roberto designs an experiment to test flame color in the presence of different elements.: creative

Question 3

✔ curiousobservantcreativeskeptical

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✔ curious

Question 4

curiousobservantcreative✔ skeptical

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✔ skeptical

Question 5

curiousobservant✔ creativeskeptical

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✔ creative

Question 6

Which is a component of pseudoscience, but not science?

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beliefs

Question 7

How can a scientist ensure that his or her data are reliable?

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by repeating trials during an experiment

Question 8

Studies involving humans or animals are conducted under strict policies and procedures. This solution addresses which limitation?

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ethical concerns

Question 9

Match each statement with the characteristic of scientists.

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✔ observant; In chemistry class, Roberto sees that traces of lithium makes a flame appear bright red.: observant; Roberto wonders if the presence of other elements also affects the color of a flame.: curious; Roberto’s friend tells him the color of a flame cannot be changed, but Roberto is still unsure.: skeptical; Roberto designs an experiment to test flame color in the presence of different elements.: creative

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