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