Quiz1 NOS

Nature of Science is _______.

• systematic study of the physical and natural world and its phenomena

• based on the pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a systematic methodology based on evidence.

• unbiased observations and systematic experimentation.

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Nature of Science is a systematic study of the physical and natural world and its phenomena through unbiased observations and systematic experimentation. Science is based on the pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a systematic methodology based on evidence.

NOS is a process that envolves ___?

A. observing

B. questioning

C. testing

D. explaining natural phenomena

• A and B

• A, B and D

• A and C

• A, B, C and D

Answer explanation

NOS is a process that involves observing, questioning, testing, and explaining natural phenomena

An understanding of the nature of science is essential to the development of critical thinking and the ability to evaluate claims based on _______.

• Face value

• conclusion

• evidence

• opinion

Answer explanation

An understanding of the nature of science is essential to the development of critical thinking and the ability to evaluate claims based on evidence.

NOS

A. Fosters collaboration and communication.

B. Scientific inquiry is a collaborative process, and an understanding of the nature of science can help students to engage in effective communication and teamwork.

• A

• B

• A and B

• None of the Above

Answer explanation

Fosters collaboration and communication: "Scientific inquiry is a collaborative process, and an understanding of the nature of science can help students to engage in effective communication and teamwork."

NOS

A. Helps to distinguish between scientific and non-scientific knowledge.

B. Science is a way of knowing, a process for gaining knowledge and understanding of the natural world. This process is based on empirical evidence and the systematic testing of hypotheses and theories.

• A

• B

• A and B

• None of the Above

NOS characteristic which develop a healthy skepticism, learning to examine information critically and not accepting claims based on face value

• Skepticism

• Objective

• Critical Thinking

• Creativity

Answer explanation

NOS characteristic which develop a healthy SKEPTICISM, learning to examine information critically and not accepting claims based on face value

The following are NOS characteristics except

A. Objective

B. Critical Thinking

C. Creative

D. Looks at face value

E. Skepticism

F. Based on opinion

• A and D

• B and C

• D and E

• D and F

Answer explanation

The following are NOS characteristics except Objective, Critical Thinking, Creative, Skepticism and doesn't Looks at face value and based on opinion

NOS character which learn the importance of basing conclusions on evidence, enhancing understanding and evidence base-based decision making

• Critical Thinking

• Persistence

• Ethical Considerations

• Respect of Evidence

NOS develops students’ scientific inquiry skills, values and attitudes, such as objectivity, curiosity, and honesty and habits of mind including critical thinking. All these are useful to the individual student for ;

A. his own personal development

B. future career

C. life in general

D. Lovelife

• A and B

• B and C

• A, B, C only

• All of the above

Answer explanation

It develops students’ scientific inquiry skills, values and attitudes, such as objectivity, curiosity, and honesty and habits of mind including critical thinking. All these are useful to the individual student for his own personal development, future career, and life in general including personal life.

NOS characteristics which encourage students to think long-term and consider the broader impact of their work

• Objective

• Critical Thinking

• Long-Term Thinking

• Open-mindedness

Answer explanation

LONG TERM THINKING encourage students to think long-term and consider the broader impact of their work