Savvas 8th Chapter 1 Test Review (Lessons 1-4)

Instructions

Lesson 1: Questions 1-10.  Lesson 2: Questions 11-26  Lesson 3: 27-37

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Science means:

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Observing means:

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Qualitative observation means:

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Quantitative observation means:

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Inferring means:

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Classifying means:

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Science means:

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Making models is :

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Is this statement Observation or Inference: The cat is fat.__________

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Is this statement Observation or Inference: The cat likes food.__________

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Skepticism is

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Objective is

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Ethics means:

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Personal bias means

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Deductive reasoning is

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Cultural bias is

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Inductive reasoning is

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Experimental bias means:

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What does having scientific literacy mean being able to do?

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Which is NOT a source of reliable background information?

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Scientific experimentation involves characteristics such as curiosity, open-mindedness, skepticism, creativity, honesty, and ethics.

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Evidence includes observations and conclusions that have been repeated.

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Relevant information is knowledge that relates to the question being asked.

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An opinion is an idea that may be formed from evidence but has been confirmed by evidence.

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You need background information that is both relevant and reliable to make decisions and design experiments.

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Deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning have opposite meanings.

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Scientific reasoning requires a(n) circular way of thinking based on gathering and evaluating evidence.

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Scientific knowledge is based on a(n) limited collection of facts about the natural world.

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New evidence and interpretations affect scientific knowledge.

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 The influence  or bias of likes and dislikes on thinking is called _______ .

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Being _______ involves drawing conclusions based on evidence.

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 The influence of culture on thinking is called _______. 

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The facts and figures gathered during an experiment are called data.

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A scientific theory describes patterns in nature without trying to explain them.

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The factors in an experiment are called variables .

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To have a controlled experiment, only one variable can be changed at a time.

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What you learn from an experiment is called a conclusion.

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 A __________ is a possible answer to a scientific question.

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A __________ is a widely accepted explanation based on experimental results .

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__________ is a way to study the world and propose explanations for observations made.

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What is the difference between the independent and dependent variable?

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What are three ways scientists communicate with each other?

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Science means:

Observing means:

Qualitative observation means:

Quantitative observation means:

Inferring means:

Classifying means:

Science means:

Making models is :

Skepticism is

Objective is

Ethics means:

Personal bias means

Deductive reasoning is

Cultural bias is

Inductive reasoning is

Experimental bias means:

What does having scientific literacy mean being able to do?

Which is NOT a source of reliable background information?

Scientific experimentation involves characteristics such as curiosity, open-mindedness, skepticism, creativity, honesty, and ethics.

Evidence includes observations and conclusions that have been repeated.

Relevant information is knowledge that relates to the question being asked.

An opinion is an idea that may be formed from evidence but has been confirmed by evidence.

You need background information that is both relevant and reliable to make decisions and design experiments.

Deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning have opposite meanings.

Scientific reasoning requires a(n) circular way of thinking based on gathering and evaluating evidence.

Scientific knowledge is based on a(n) limited collection of facts about the natural world.

New evidence and interpretations affect scientific knowledge.

The facts and figures gathered during an experiment are called data.

A scientific theory describes patterns in nature without trying to explain them.

The factors in an experiment are called variables .

To have a controlled experiment, only one variable can be changed at a time.

What you learn from an experiment is called a conclusion.

What is the difference between the independent and dependent variable?

What are three ways scientists communicate with each other?

What is a Scientific Theory and Scientific Law?