Share M1 Topic 1 Test: Methods of Science
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Which of the following refers to the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations?
Scientific Knowledge
Science
Scientific Inquiry
Technology
Which of the following refers to is the result of a great deal of debate and confirmation within the science community?
Technology
Scientific Knowledge
Science
Scientific Inquiry
There are 5 main branches of Science.
False
True
What are the 3 main branches of Science?
Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science
Life Science is the study of living things. It is also known as Chemistry.
False
True
Which of the following is the study of Earth, including rocks, soils, oceans, the atmosphere, and surface features?
Life Science
Earth Science
Physical Science
None of the choices
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Scientific Method?
Results may be communicated at the conclusion of experiment.
It is Non-Linear/Fluid.
It answers a single posed question
It is Linear/Defined Order.
In Scientific Inquiry, communication is a key component throughout.
True
False
Which of the following refers to the process that uses a set of skills to answer questions or to test ideas about the natural world?
Scientific Inquiry
Technology
Scientific Knowledge
Science
People never use Science in their everyday lives and careers.
False
True
Which refers to the act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking notes of what occur?
Prediction
Hypothesis
Inference
Observation
Which of the following is an example of observation?
It's going to snow.
The car run out of gas.
The sky is blue.
The street is wet because it rained.
Which refers to a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience?
Inference
Prediction
Hypothesis
Observation
Give 2 examples of observation.
Answers should refer to using the 5 senses (Student answers may vary)
Which refers to a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigation?
Inference
Prediction
Observation
Hypothesis
Which refers to a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events?
Hypothesis
Prediction
Observation
Inference
