PS Test 2 (7th) 21-22

Scientific Inquiry is defined as

• the ways scientist study people and societies

• the ways scientist study the animals and their behaviour

• the ways scientist study the natural world and discover science

Why is curiosity important for scientists?

• Because people have to be good

• Because it helps create new theories

• Because it helps you to solve problems

Why is open-mindedness important for scientists?

• Because it helps you to be open to new ideas

• Because it helps you to be open to old ideas

• Because you do not trust anything without evidence

Why is skepticism important for scientists?

• Because you should not lie in results

• Because you should not trust anything without evidence

• Because it helps you with experiments

Explain why HONESTY is important for scientists?

Explain what PHYSICAL SCIENCE studies

What types of observations are there?

• Qualitative (based on your 5 senses)

• Quantitative (based on numbers)

• Qualitative (based on your 5 senses) and Quantitative (based on numbers)

Explain why CREATIVITY is important for scientists