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Savvas Chapter 1 -7th Grade Scientific Thinking Assessment Modified

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Question 1
1.

Making a statement or claim about what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence is called:

Question 2
2.

Which is an example of using ethics in experiments?

Question 3
3.

Observations that deal with a number or amount are called.

Question 4
4.

One useful tool that may help a scientist interpret data by revealing unexpected patterns is a_____________.

Question 5
5.

An organized way to collect and record scientific observations is using a(n)

Question 6
6.

Using one or more of your senses to gather information is called:

Question 7
7.

Why would a scientist reject a scientific theory?

Question 8
8.

The factor that may change in response to the manipulated variable is called the

Question 9
9.

During an experiment, which factors must be controlled so that researchers can draw a logical conclusion from the experiment?

Question 10
10.

A scientific _______________  is a well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results.

Question 11
11.

A scientist’s open-mindedness should always be balanced by_____________ , which is having an attitude of doubt.

Question 12
12.

__________________is the process of grouping together items that are alike in some way.

Question 13
13.

Scientific refers to the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather.

Question 14
14.

A__________________ experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time is called a(n)  experiment.

Question 15
15.

Subjective reasoning relies on gathering and evaluating evidence.

Question 16
16.

Experimental bias is a mistake in an experiment's design that makes a particular result more likely.

Question 17
17.

Noting that a certain plant has opposite leaves and blue flowers is an example of a quantitative observation.

Question 18
18.

Explaining or interpreting the things you observe based on reasoning from what you already know is called:

Question 19
19.

If you conduct an experiment and draw conclusions that are based on your beliefs rather than the facts, you are using:

Question 20
20.

For her science project, a student collects data on deer spotted in a field each day. For the first five days of her study, she counted 23, 16, 18, 27, and 19 deer. What type of observation do these data represent?

Question 21
21.

Scientists who possess the attitude of ________________   are eager to learn more about the topics they study.

Question 22
22.

Making ____________  involves creating representations of complex objects or processes to help people study and understand things that cannot be observed.

Question 23
23.

Name the three of the six stages of the process of scientific inquiry.

Question 24
24.

Science means:

Question 25
25.

6. Cultural bias is____________________________

Question 26
26.

7. Inductive reasoning is using specific observations to make a generalization

Question 27
27.

14. The influence of likes and dislikes on thinking is called __________________

Question 28
28.

15. Being subjective involves drawing conclusions based on evidence.

Question 29
29.

What is the first step in the Scientific Method?

Question 30
30.

What is a hypothesis?

Question 31
31.

What is a step-by-step process used to conduct an experiment or investigation called?

Question 32
32.

From the steps given, what is the final step in the scientific method?

Question 33
33.

A student decides to collect some data about a tree in his yard. Select which types of data he can collect that would be quantitative.

Question 34
34.

Name 2 ways scientists communicate and share their results.

Question 35
35.

Define Scientific Theory and Scientific Law

Question 36
36.

Good scientists have important attitudes. Name three of these attitudes.

Question 37
37.

If you draw a conclusion based on too little data,your reasoning is _____________and might lead you to the wrong general idea.