Developing Possible Solutions

What is used to determine whether a potential solution to a problem will actually work?

• creative stimulation

• lucky guesses

• old sayings and tickling sensations

• a test or series of tests

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What sequence of actions is described in this passage?

• the steps taken to write a science textbook

• the steps taken to play atonal music

• the steps taken to solve a problem

• the steps taken to interview a scientist

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Read this sentence: “For any given problem, there is often more than one solution.”

What evidence from the passage supports this statement?

• Catching mice can be done by using electricity, a sticky surface, or a cat.

• Abductive reasoning involves making assumptions based on results that have not been proven.

• Artists and scientist have a lot in common, though many people do not realize it.

• The word “eureka” means “I have found it” in Ancient Greek.

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What is one way that testing helps scientists determine which solution for a problem works best?

• Testing allows scientists to choose a solution without having to spend time thinking about it.

• Testing allows scientists to rely on abductive reasoning rather than inductive and deductive reasoning.

• Testing allows scientists to compare the effectiveness of different solutions with each other.

• Testing allows scientists to ignore the seriousness of a problem and the importance of solving it

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What is this passage mainly about?

• the discoveries of Archimedes

• determining the best time of year to plant tomatoes

• flypaper mousetraps

• solving problems

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Read the following sentence: “For any given problem, there is often more than one solution.”

What does the word solution mean?

• disaster

• scientist

• answer

• artist

Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below.

One problem may have many possible solutions, _______ it is important to perform tests in order to choose a solution

• as an illustration

• so

• instead

• before

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What are the three categories of scientific reasoning described by Aristotle? - Choose All Correct Answers

• Abductive

• Inductive

• Deductive

• Subjunctive