1.2 Scientific Thinking

Deductive Reasoning and inductive reasoning have opposite meaning.

• True

• False

A conclusion based on too little data is called

• faulty reasoning

• Deductive reasoning

• cultural bias

• personal bias

Why do scientists need a strong sense of ethics?

• They must consider the effects that their work may have on society and the environment.

• Scientists do not need to be ethical

• It sounds better when they are ethical

• It is OK to not be ethical.

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__________ bias is a mistake in the design of an experiment that affects the results.

• Experimental

• Personal

• Cultural

• Scientific

"If you do not make decisions and draw conclusions based on actual evidence, then your results or conclusions can be flawed because you may have ignored important evidence," would be a statement supporting why it is important that scientific reasoning be _________.

• Objective

• Subjective

• Inductive

• Deductive

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An attitude of doubt, or ________, can lead to new understanding.

• skepticism

• confidence

• deduction

• false confidence

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New evidence and interpretations affects scientific knowledge.

• True

• False

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The influence of likes and dislikes on thinking is called _______.

• Personal Bias

• Experimental Bias

• Cultural Bias

• Control Variable

Scientific reasoning requires a(n) logical way of thinking based on gathering and evaluating evidence.

• True

• False

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Scientific experimentation involves characteristics such as curiosity, open-mindedness, skepticism, creativity, honesty, and ethics.

• False

• True

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