7th C Science Test Review (Scientific Method)

_______ leads to mistakes and wrong conclusions. (faulty reasoning/bias)

A fact...…

• is a piece of info that can be strictly defined and proved true

• can't be proved true or false

• is info that is collected through observation and experiments

• is wrong or incorrect thinking

Which of these following questions is asked about the sources of bias?

• How much evidence supports the claim?

• Can opinions be measured?

• Is the research sample large enough?

• Is scientific evidence being presented by a specific source?

To evaluate a statement is to judge it based on the ______ you've have. (criteria/inference)

It is important to critically ______ the information that you see and read. (analyze/conclude)

Scientists use logical reasoning to...…

• develop or confirm a hypothesis and a theory

• conclude the experiment

• differentiate between a fact & opinion

• share results and communicate

Can opinions be measured?

• yes

• no

• sometimes

• most of the time

Valuable ______ is gained even when your hypothesis is not supported. (investigation/information)

Inferences are often made of _____. (evidence/observations)

Using critical _______ skills to evaluate is important to understand scientific theories and making new scientific discoveries. (thinking/observing)