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M1 Topic 1 Test: Methods of Science

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  • Give 2 examples of observation.
    Answers should refer to using the 5 senses (Student answers may vary)
  • In Scientific inquiry, what is the second step?
    Hypothesize and Predict
    Ask Questions
    Test Hypothesis
    Analyze Results
  • Which of the following is the study of Earth, including rocks, soils, oceans, the atmosphere, and surface features?
    Physical Science
    Life Science
    None of the choices
    Earth Science
  • Life Science is the study of living things. It is also known as Chemistry.
    True
    False
  • In Scientific inquiry, what is the last step?
    Communicate Results
    Analyze Results
    Carry Out further Scientific Inquiry
    Draw Conclusions
  • What are the 3 main branches of Science?
    Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science
  • 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?
    Science
    Scientific Knowledge
    Technology
    Scientific Inquiry
  • Which refers to a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigation?
    Hypothesis
    Inference
    Prediction
    Observation
  • Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Scientific Method?
    It is Non-Linear/Fluid.
    It answers a single posed question
    It is Linear/Defined Order.
    Results may be communicated at the conclusion of experiment.
  • What will you do if conclusions drawn from Scientific investigation DO NOT support the hypothesis?
    repeat several times to confirm
    end the investigation
    modify or revise the hypothesis
    repeat several times to confirm
  • After testing your hypothesis, what are you going to do next?
    design an experiment and make various predictions
    go back to observation and making inference
    analyze your results using various methods
    go back to sleep
  • Which of the following refers to the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations?
    Science
    Scientific Inquiry
    Technology
    Scientific Knowledge
  • Which refers to a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience?
    Prediction
    Observation
    Inference
    Hypothesis
  • It is not important to communicating results in scientific inquiry.
    False
    True
  • In Scientific Inquiry, if predictions are correct and the hypothesis is supported, how many times will the scientist retest the predictions?
    one time only
    several times
    no need to retest the predictions
    two times only
  • Which refers to the act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking notes of what occur?
    Inference
    Prediction
    Hypothesis
    Observation
  • Which of the following is an example of observation?
    The street is wet because it rained.
    The sky is blue.
    It's going to snow.
    The car run out of gas.
  • How can you communicate your results?
    Call your imaginary friend
    Write Science Journal Articles
    Make further observations
    Design an experiment
  • What will you do if conclusions drawn from Scientific investigation support the hypothesis?
    end the investigation
    repeat several times to confirm
    repeat several times to confirm
    modify or revise the hypothesis
  • People never use Science in their everyday lives and careers.
    False
    True
  • Give 2 examples of inference.
    Answers refer to a logical explanation of observation (Student answers may vary)
  • When you test a hypothesis, you often test whether your predictions are true.
    False
    True
  • Give 2 examples of prediction.
    Answers refer to a guess of the outcome (Student answers may vary)
  • Technology is the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use.
    True
    False
  • In Scientific Inquiry, communication is a key component throughout.
    True
    False
  • Which of the following refers to is the result of a great deal of debate and confirmation within the science community?
    Science
    Scientific Knowledge
    Scientific Inquiry
    Technology
  • Give 2 examples of hypothesis.
    Answers should refer to a possible explanation of observation (Student answers may vary)
  • In Scientific inquiry, what is the FIRST step?
    Ask Questions
  • There are 5 main branches of Science.
    False
    True
  • Which refers to a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events?
    Hypothesis
    Observation
    Prediction
    Inference