Science is a Way of Knowing - Quiz

What does science assume about the universe?

• The universe is a chaotic system with no patterns.

• The universe operates on unpredictable principles.

• The universe is a collection of random events.

• The universe is a vast single system with consistent basic laws.

What is science based on?

• Unverifiable theories.

• Speculation and guesswork.

• Myths and legends.

• Observable phenomena and empirical evidence.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

How does science view natural laws?

• As consistent and understandable through measurement and observation.

• As inconsistent and changing.

• As operating differently in the past and future.

• As irrelevant to scientific study.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

NGSS.HS-PS2-4

What should science carefully consider and evaluate?

• Only the data that supports the hypothesis.

• Data from unreliable sources.

• Data that cannot be measured.

• All data including outliers.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

What do science disciplines share?

• Unique rules for each discipline.

• Common rules for obtaining and evaluating empirical evidence.

• Rules based on personal beliefs.

• No rules for evidence evaluation.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

The scientist gathered all of the _______ before making a _______.

• particles - concept

• data - guess

• concepts - guess

• data - conclusion

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-3

The scientist tested his _______ by performing repeated _______.

• hypothesis - experiments

• hypothesis- data

• facts - experiments

• facts - observations

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is the primary goal of scientific research?

• To prove personal beliefs.

• To gather and analyze empirical evidence.

• To create myths and legends.

• To speculate and guess.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

How should scientists handle data that contradicts their hypothesis?

• Ignore it.

• Manipulate it to fit the hypothesis.

• Consider and evaluate it carefully.

• Discard it immediately.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What is a key characteristic of a scientific theory?

• It is based on unverified assumptions.

• It is subject to change with new evidence.

• It is a fixed and unchangeable fact.

• It is a random guess.