Savvas 7th Grade Chapter 1 Scientific Thinking Test

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36 questions

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Savvas 7th Grade Chapter 1 Scientific Thinking Test

Last updated almost 3 years ago

36 questions

Instructions

You may use your notes and book/etext to help with the test. I have removed my notes from Google Classroom.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Name the six stages of the process of scientific inquiry.

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Name 2 ways scientists communicate and share their results.

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Define Scientific Theory and Scientific Law

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

You may use your notes and book/etext to help with the test. I have removed my notes from Google Classroom.

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

observing 

predicting

classifying 

inferring

Which is an example of using ethics in experiments?

considering the environmental impacts of an experiment

making sure samples are properly prepared

preparing the experiment so that the data are useful

interpreting the data from an experiment

Observations that deal with a number or amount are called.

manipulated observations

quantitative observations

qualitative observations

operational observations

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

variable

graph

theory

law

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

experiment

inference

hypothesis

data table

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

classifying 

predicting

inferring

observing

Why would a scientist reject a scientific theory?

new evidence contradicts it

some people disagree with it

it covers too broad a topic.

it applies everywhere in the known universe

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

hypothetical variable

operational variable.

dependent variable

independent variable

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

variables

hypotheses

theories

inquiries

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

Inferring

Observing 

Predicting 

Classifying

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

objective reasoning

subjective reasoning

inductive reasoning

deductive reasoning

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?

a classified observation

a qualitative observation

a quantitative observation

an inferred observation

Science means:

a way of learning about the natural world

explaining or interpreting the things one observes

grouping together items that are alike in some ways

Cultural bias is____________________________

a flaw in the design of an experiment that distorts evidence

the influence of early upbringing on thinking

based on evidence

rules that require people to know right from wrong

The influence of likes and dislikes on thinking is called __________________

personal bias 

experimental bias

cultural bias

What is the first step in the Scientific Method?

experiment

conclusion

asking a question

research

What is a hypothesis?

a prediction or educated guess

an experiement

somthing you read

research

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

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

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

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

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

Data

Scientific Method

Analyze

hypothesis

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

Conclusion

hypothesis

experiment

prediction

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

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

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

Inductive reasoning is using specific observations to make a generalization

True

False

Subjective reasoning relies on gathering and evaluating evidence.

True

False

Being subjective involves drawing conclusions based on evidence.

True

False

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

True

False

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

True

False

Name the six stages of the process of scientific inquiry.

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.

Number of leaves that fall each day

Types of smells he experiences when he is near the tree

The diameter of the tree trunk

The size of sample leaves measured with a ruler

The colors of sample leaves

Name 2 ways scientists communicate and share their results.

Define Scientific Theory and Scientific Law

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

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

observing 

predicting

classifying 

inferring

Which is an example of using ethics in experiments?

considering the environmental impacts of an experiment

making sure samples are properly prepared

preparing the experiment so that the data are useful

interpreting the data from an experiment

Observations that deal with a number or amount are called.

manipulated observations

quantitative observations

qualitative observations

operational observations

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

variable

graph

theory

law

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

experiment

inference

hypothesis

data table

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

classifying 

predicting

inferring

observing

Why would a scientist reject a scientific theory?

new evidence contradicts it

some people disagree with it

it covers too broad a topic.

it applies everywhere in the known universe

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

hypothetical variable

operational variable.

dependent variable

independent variable

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

variables

hypotheses

theories

inquiries

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

Inferring

Observing 

Predicting 

Classifying

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

objective reasoning

subjective reasoning

inductive reasoning

deductive reasoning

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?

a classified observation

a qualitative observation

a quantitative observation

an inferred observation

Science means:

a way of learning about the natural world

explaining or interpreting the things one observes

grouping together items that are alike in some ways

 Cultural bias is____________________________

a flaw in the design of an experiment that distorts evidence

the influence of early upbringing on thinking

based on evidence

rules that require people to know right from wrong

 The influence of likes and dislikes on thinking is called __________________

personal bias 

experimental bias

cultural bias

What is the first step in the Scientific Method?

experiment

conclusion

asking a question

research

What is a hypothesis?

a prediction or educated guess

an experiement

somthing you read

research

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

Data

Scientific Method

Analyze

hypothesis

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

Conclusion

hypothesis

experiment

prediction

 Inductive reasoning is using specific observations to make a generalization

True

False

Subjective reasoning relies on gathering and evaluating evidence.

True

False

 Being subjective involves drawing conclusions based on evidence.

True

False

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

True

False

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

True

False

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.

Number of leaves that fall each day

Types of smells he experiences when he is near the tree

The diameter of the tree trunk

The size of sample leaves measured with a ruler

The colors of sample leaves