Science 6 Unit Introduction to Scientific Thinking Post-Test

Which is an example of the type of work a scientist would do?

• Monitor air quality.

• Observe the growth of plants.

• Study the reaction of chemicals.

• All of the above.

An individual who uses a model to test a new speaker design is considered to be a

• doctor

• teacher

• engineer

• electrician

Which of the following is a way that scientists communicate their results to others?

• Speak at a conference.

• Write scientific articles.

• Exchange information on the Internet.

• All of the above

A company sent prototypes of a newly designed hair dryer for trial use to 100 homes along with a satisfaction survey. This process is part of which step in the engineering design process?

• Identify problem

• Test and evaluate prototypes.

• Conduct background research.

• Plan and apply knowledge to design a product.

__________ gather and use research and evidence to make and test hypotheses, get data for analysis to gain and share understanding and knowledge.

• Engineers

• Scientists

• Teachers

• Dentists

The work of scientists and engineers starts with

• collection of data.

• creation of products.

• identifying the problem.

• communicating results.

A prototype can be defined as a __________ of something from which other forms are developed, modified, or copied.

• model

• color

• sound

• shape

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question is called

• Scientific Theory

• Scientific Inquiry

• Scientific Procedure

• Scientific Experiment

A drone refers to any aerial vehicle that receives remote commands from an individual. Who is responsible for the invention of drones?

• Pilots

• Designers

• Scientists

• Engineers

Who conducts an investigation to determine the cause of changes to an environment?

• Scientists

• Engineers

• Both Scientists and Engineers

• Pilots