Biology - Quiz 1.2
An explanation
describes how variables relate to one another; is supported by evidence
Models
help visualize and summarize ideas and communicate ideas to others
by publishing their hypotheses, experimental methods, results, and analysis in scientific journals they are reviewed anonymously, by independent reviewers who work in the same field as the scientist who posted the findings
how do scientists share findings with other scientists? how are the findings reviewed?
practical problems involving humans and health or environmental issues
ideas for scientific investigations often arise from what kind of problems?
Computational thinking
the process of mathematical calculation
communication; rules
the scientific ___________________________ must follow a variety of _______________ that ensure it is scientifically appropriate
creativity and critical thinking
what are essential for asking questions, defining problems, proposing hypotheses, and designing experiments that yield accurate data?
Peer review
what does it mean when reviewers want to make sure that the articles meet the highest standards of quality?
to design a solution to a problem within certain constraints
what is the goal in engineering?
understanding the role of science context in society and its limitations
Applying scientific information involves what?
New technology
Besides practical problems, what opens new ways of asking questions for both scientists and engineers?
models
Both scientists and engineers use _______________
basic science
Engineers are trained in ________________________ as well as the principles of their profession
attitudes
Good scientists share scientific _______________________, or habits of mind, that lead them to exploration and discovery
by competing design solutions
How do engineers evaluate?
the scientific community
In order for research to be accepted, it must be officially shared with what?
pictures; physical; illustrations
Models can be elaborate ________________________ that a computer generates, __________________ models, or _____________________________
ideas
Once research is published, it leads to new what?
peer-reviewed; share ideas and evaluate and test the data and analysis
Publishing articles in ________________________________ scientific journals allows researchers to what?
loop back on themselves and build up knowledge as they proceed
Real science usually involves many activities that what?
new ideas and further studies
Results from one study may lead to what?
alone
Science and engineering _____________ can almost never tell us whether we should or should not do something
skeptics
Scientists and engineers should be ____________________ who question existing ideas and hypotheses, and refuse to accept explanations without evidence
open-minded; accept; hypotheses
Scientists and engineers should be _______________________________, meaning that they are willing to _________________ different ideas that may not agree with their ___________________________
new experiments
Scientists often design _______________________________________ to test hypotheses proposed by other scientists
the general public; newspaper or magazine article, tv program, or blog post
Sometimes, when the results or information could benefit society, scientists share their work with who? this communication is less formal, and can take what kind of forms?
interconnected
The different aspects of science are what?
False: engineers work to solve problems in the physical world using scientific thinking
True or false: engineers work to solve problems in the physical world without scientific thinking
False: Mathematics and computational thinking are important tools
True or false: mathematics is an important tool alone
False: it does not guarantee that a piece of work is correct, but it does certify that the work meets standards set by the scientific community
True or false: peer review does guarantee that a piece of work is correct
True
True or false: science both influences society and is influenced by society
True
True or false: scientists and engineers have many methods and practices that are very similar
True
True or false: scientists review and evaluate one another's work to ensure accuracy
Ratios, rates, percentages, and unit conversions
What are used to analyze and interpret data?
mistakes, oversights, unfair influences, or fraud
What do reviewers look for?
Curiosity, skepticism, open-mindedness, and creativity
What helps scientists and engineers ask new questions and define new problems?
receiving critiques and responding thoughtfully
What is a part of the process of engaging in argument from evidence?
the testing of ideas
What is the heart of science and engineering?
natural phenomena
When scientists explain "why" something happens, their explanation involves only what?
previous; new questions
____________________ studies can spark curiosity and lead to what?
DNA
a molecule essential for life
Bias
a particular preference or point of view that is personal, rather than scientific
An argument
a reason or set of reasons used to persuade others than an idea is right or wrong
Evidence
analyzed and interpreted data