Science and Engineering Quiz

What is one of the main tasks of scientists according to the document?

• Define problems or needs

• Develop and use models

• Design solutions

• Carry out tests

What do engineers do to address problems or needs?

• Ask questions

• Construct explanations

• Define problems or needs

• Engage in scientific argument

How do scientists use models?

• To test and refine solutions

• To communicate how natural phenomena occur

• To evaluate the efficacy of designs

• To engage in argument from evidence

What is a key activity for engineers when developing solutions?

• Plan and carry out investigations

• Analyze and interpret data

• Construct explanations

• Engage in scientific argument

What do scientists do to understand natural phenomena?

• Design solutions

• Plan and carry out investigations

• Define problems or needs

• Engage in argument from evidence

How do engineers use mathematics and computational thinking?

• To develop and use models

• To test and refine solutions

• To analyze and interpret test data

• To construct explanations

What is the purpose of scientists engaging in scientific argument from evidence?

• To design solutions

• To evaluate the efficacy of designs

• To make claims supported by evidence

• To define problems or needs

What do engineers do to communicate their designs?

• Use models

• Engage in argument from evidence

• Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information

• Plan and carry out tests

What is a common activity between scientists and engineers?

• Define problems or needs

• Develop and use models

• Engage in argument from evidence

• Design solutions

How do scientists obtain information?

• By designing solutions

• By evaluating test data

• By obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

• By defining problems or needs