Science, Society and You

Which of the following is an example of thinking scientifically about a topic?

• finding out how bicycles work

• reading a consumer report about bicycles

• evaluating the costs of bicycles

Many non-science careers require a knowledge of science because workers must

• develop new scientific laws and theories.

• use materials and processes that follow scientific principles.

• use the process of scientific inquiry.

• keep up with new developments in science.

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Being able to identify good sources of scientific information and apply the knowledge to problems in your life is part of having

• scientific hypotheses.

• scientific inquiry.

• scientific literacy.

• scientific laws.

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Which brand of science includes the study of stars?

• earth and space science

• life science

• physical science

• scientific literacy

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Most scientific questions being investigated today

• involve only one field of science

• span the different fields of science

• involve a small number of scientists

• do not require cooperation between scientists

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Which describes how opinion and scientific evidence are related?

• an opinion is an idea that may be formed from evidence

• evidence is an idea that may be confirmed by an opinion

• scientific evidence and opinion are the same thing

• scientific evidence and opinion are not related

Reliable information comes from a person or an organization that is not

• scientific

• biased

• educational

• tested

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Which branch of science includes the study of plants, animals, and the human body?

• earth and space science

• life science

• physical science

• scientific literacy

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Which branch of science includes the study of magnetism?

• earth and space science

• life science

• physical science

• scientific literacy

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Why is it important for people to understand scientific principles and to think scientifically?

• it allows people to make informed decisions

• it helps people estimate costs of products

• it helps people choose where to live

• it allows people to explain sports like an expert

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