Quiz 4 Careers in Science

Which professional uses practical knowledge of science to design and manufacture machines?

• engineer

• experimental scientist

• technician

• theoretical scientist

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The experimental scientist investigates theories and tests them.

• True

• False

Who uses mathematics to proposed untested ideas?

• experimental scientist

• engineer

• theoretical scientist

• technician

A professional technician maintains and operates specialized scientific equipment.

• True

• False

A branch of chemistry that deals with the determination of the composition of any substance is:

• biochemistry

• analytical chemistry

• applied chemistry

• physical chemistry

Of the following, which scientist was more of a theoretical scientist?

• Thomas Edison

• Albert Einstein

• Francesco Redi

A chemist that is involved in researching what reaction yields the most ethanol from crops is most likely considered to be working in the field of

• biochemistry

• analytical chemistry

• physical chemistry

• applied chemistry

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A lead scientist that is involved in researching the best mining technique for extracting tar sands is most likely a(n)

• engineer

• professor

• technician

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