Ohio Science Fusion Unit

What are the limits on the things that scientists can study in their work?

• They can study only phenomena that they can observe or model.

• They can study only events that take place on Earth.

• They can investigate only questions that they were the first to ask,

• They can investigate only the areas of science in which they are experts.

Imagine that the label on a sunscreen product reads, " Recommended by 9 out of 10 doctors." No other information regarding this claim is provided. Why would a scientist tell a consumer to be wary of this statistical claim?

• Sunscreen products do not work.

• The supporting scientific data is missing.

• The claim is impossible to confirm or dispute.

• The claim cannot be reevaluated when new information emerges.

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Astrology is an example of pseudoscience. Astrologers use horoscopes that are based upon the positions of planets and stars to make predicitions about a person's life. How is science different from pseudoscience?

• Pseudoscience does not involve making observations.

• Pseudoscience does not examine phenomena in the natural world.

• Pseudoscience does not attempt to provide explanations for phenomena.

• Pseudoscientific conclusions are not supported by data gathered using scientific methods.

True or False: Science is the study of the natural world?

• True

• False

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True or false: Scientific explanations should be logical and testable?

• True

• False

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True or False: The methods of science can be used in other fields?

• True

• False

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True or False: Scientific explanations do not change?

• True

• False

True or false: Creativity does not play a role in science?

• True

• False

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A good practice of science is being skeptical. What does skeptical mean?

• Scientists draw pictures of what they believe will happen with their results.

• Scientists believe everything they here and do not test it on their own.

• Scientists do not draw conclusions too quickly; they repeat observations and experiments to be sure.

• Scientists form a hypothesis based on what they have observed.

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A good practice of science is to be objective, or to have objectivity. What does objectivity mean?

• You must be able to set aside your personal feelings, moods, and beliefs while you evaluate something.

• You must decide what is best for you and or the product you are trying to promote for your business.

• You must make sure your results are in line with the opinions of the people you work for.

• You must be able to persuade other scientists to share the same opinions as you on for particular inquiries.

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