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Savvas 8th Chapter 1 Test Review (Lessons 1-4)
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Lesson 1: Questions 1-10. Lesson 2: Questions 11-26 Lesson 3: 27-37
Question 1
1.
Science means:
using one or more of your senses to gather information
an observation that cannot be described or expressed in numbers
the way in which scientists study the natural world
Question 2
2.
Observing means:
the way in which scientists study the natural world
using one or more of your senses to gather information
making a statement or a claim about what will happen in the future based on past experience
Question 3
3.
Qualitative observation means:
an observation that cannot be described or expressed in numbers
using one or more of your senses to gather information
an observations that deals with numbers or quantities
Question 4
4.
Quantitative observation means:
an observation that cannot be described or expressed in numbers
using one or more of your senses to gather information
an observation that deals with numbers or quantities
Question 5
5.
Inferring means:
making a statement or a claim about what will happen in the future based on the past
explaining or interpreting the things one observes
using one or more of your senses to gather information
Question 6
6.
Classifying means:
grouping together items that are alike in some ways
explaining or interpreting the things one observes
a way of learning about the natural world
Question 7
7.
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
Question 8
8.
Making models is :
creating representations of complex objects or processes
explaining or interpreting the things one observes
grouping together items that are alike in some ways
Question 9
9.
Is this statement Observation or Inference: The cat is fat.__________
Question 10
10.
Is this statement Observation or Inference: The cat likes food.__________
Question 11
11.
Skepticism is
set of subjective beliefs
an attitude of doubt
based on evidence
rules that require people to know right from wrong
Question 12
12.
Objective is
based on evidence
based on personal feelings
an attitude of doubt
rules that require people to know right from wrong
Question 13
13.
Ethics means:
rules that require people to know right from wrong
based on personal feelings
the influence of early upbringing on thinking
the influence of likes and dislikes on thinking
Question 14
14.
Personal bias means
the influence of likes and dislikes on thinking
based on personal feelings
the influence of early upbringing on thinking
rules that require people to know right from wrong
Question 15
15.
Deductive reasoning is
using specific observations to make a generalization
applying a general idea to a specific observation
based on evidence
rules that require people to know right from wrong
Question 16
16.
Cultural bias is
a flaw in the design of an experiment that distorts evidence
the influence of early upbringing on thinking
rules that require people to know right from wrong
based on evidence
Question 17
17.
Inductive reasoning is
a flaw in the design of an experiment that distorts evidence
using specific observations to make a generalization
applying a general idea to a specific observation
the influence of likes and dislikes on thinking
Question 18
18.
Experimental bias means:
applying a general idea to a specific observation
the influence of early upbringing on thinking
a flaw in the design of an experiment that distorts evidence
the influence of likes and dislikes on thinking
Question 19
19.
What does having scientific literacy mean being able to do?
Ask scientific questions
Evaluate scientific information
Understanding scientific terms
All of the above
Question 20
20.
Which is NOT a source of reliable background information?
a biased organization
a government agency
a magazine
a museum
Question 21
21.
Scientific experimentation involves characteristics such as curiosity, open-mindedness, skepticism, creativity, honesty, and ethics.
True
False
Question 22
22.
Evidence includes observations and conclusions that have been repeated.
True
False
Question 23
23.
Relevant information is knowledge that relates to the question being asked.
True
False
Question 24
24.
An opinion is an idea that may be formed from evidence but has been confirmed by evidence
.
True
False
Question 25
25.
You need background information that is both relevant and reliable to make decisions and design experiments.
True
False
Question 26
26.
Deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning have opposite meanings.
True
False
Question 27
27.
Scientific reasoning requires a(n) circular way of thinking based on gathering and evaluating evidence.
True
False
Question 28
28.
Scientific knowledge is based on a(n) limited collection of facts about the natural world.
True
False
Question 29
29.
New evidence and interpretations affect scientific knowledge.
True
False
Question 30
30.
The influence or bias of likes and dislikes on thinking is called _______ .
Question 31
31.
Being _______ involves drawing conclusions based on evidence.
Question 32
32.
The influence of culture on thinking is called _______.
Question 33
33.
The facts and figures gathered during an experiment are called data.
True
False
Question 34
34.
A scientific theory describes patterns in nature without trying to explain them.
True
False
Question 35
35.
The factors in an experiment are called variables .
True
False
Question 36
36.
To have a controlled experiment, only one variable can be changed at a time.
True
False
Question 37
37.
What you learn from an experiment is called a conclusion.
True
False
Question 38
38.
A __________ is a possible answer to a scientific question.
Question 39
39.
A __________ is a widely accepted explanation based on experimental results .
Question 40
40.
__________ is a way to study the world and propose explanations for observations made.
Question 41
41.
What is the difference between the independent and dependent variable?
Question 42
42.
What are three ways scientists communicate with each other?
Question 43
43.
What is a Scientific Theory and Scientific Law?