Science NOS unit Quiz

Read the following questions and select the BEST answer. Which of the following statements are correct?

• Science uses reasoning, creativity, and skepticism.

• Scientific Inquiry is also known as the Scientific Method.

• Scientific questions are based on empirical evidence.

• Two of the above

• All of the above

Which of the following statements about Aristotle is correct?

• Aristotle set the foundation for the development of modern science.

• Aristotle was also known as a great mathematician.

• Aristotle was a Roman philosopher.

• Two of the above

• None of the above

Which of the following statements is correct? I. An explanation attempts to answer the question “why?” II. An effective scientific explanation involves the interpretation of observations.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Which of the following statements is correct? I. Scientific inquiry always results in new scientific theories. II. Scientific inquiry always results in new scientific laws.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Which of the following statements is correct? I. Critical thinking involves minimizing personal bias. II. A scientific law is always true.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

A thermometer with measurements divided into tenths is more _______ than a thermometer with measurements divided into whole numbers.

• precise

• accurate

• descriptive

• two of the above

• all of the above

Which of the following statements is correct? I. Experimentation can lead to revision of the hypothesis. II. Experimentation must always involve the collection of data for analysis.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

Which of the following statements is correct? I. A scientific law is concerned with why something happens. II. A scientific theory is assumed to be the best explanation of observations unless it is disproved.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

The use of ________ can help a scientist minimize bias.

• quantitative data
• pathos
• empirical evidence
• two of the above
• all of the above

Which of the following statements are correct? I. A description attempts to answer the question “what?” II. An effective description in science can only be written.

• I. only

• II. only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II