Science Claim Evidence Reasoning

During a science project, Benjamin and Mia observed a chemical reaction and made a statement about the outcome. What would be considered a claim in science in this context?

• A claim in science is a statement that asserts a particular outcome or result based on evidence or observations.

• A claim in science is a proven fact that cannot be disputed.

• A claim in science is a statement that is based on personal beliefs or opinions.

• A claim in science is a guess or speculation without any evidence.

In a science fair, Luna, Olivia, and Abigail are discussing the importance of evidence in science. What do they consider as evidence in science?

• Opinions or beliefs that support or refute a scientific claim or hypothesis.

• Experiments or tests that support or refute a scientific claim or hypothesis.

• Theoretical models or predictions that support or refute a scientific claim or hypothesis.

• Data, facts, or observations that support or refute a scientific claim or hypothesis.

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Avery, Aria, and Luna are conducting a science experiment. Why is reasoning important for them?

• Reasoning is not important in their science experiment because they can rely on emotions and feelings.

• Reasoning is not important in their science experiment because they can make conclusions based on personal beliefs.

• Reasoning is important in their science experiment because it allows them to analyze data, make logical connections, and draw valid conclusions based on evidence.

• Reasoning is not important in their science experiment because they can rely solely on intuition.

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Mason, Abigail, and Benjamin were having a debate. Mason made which of the following claims?

• The earth is flat.

• Gravity is a myth.

• Water boils at 50 degrees Celsius.

• The moon is made of cheese.

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In a science project, Evelyn, Daniel, and James are trying to understand the role of evidence in science. What does evidence do in science?

• Evidence supports or refutes hypotheses and theories.

• Evidence is irrelevant in science.

• Evidence is used to create hypotheses and theories.

• Evidence is only used in certain scientific fields.

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David, Anika, and Aria are conducting a science experiment. Why is it important for them to gather evidence during their experiment?

• Evidence is not important in science.

• Evidence is important in science because it provides support for or against a hypothesis or theory.

• Evidence is only important in some areas of science.

• Evidence is important in science because it proves hypotheses and theories.

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Abigail is writing a research paper and needs to support her arguments. Which of the following would be considered as evidence?

• Her personal belief

• An anecdotal story from her friend William

• Her own opinion

• A scientific study she found during her research

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Maya, Ava, and Liam are working on a science project. What role does reasoning play in their scientific investigation?

• Reasoning helps Maya, Ava, and Liam make logical deductions, form hypotheses, and draw conclusions based on evidence and observations.

• Reasoning is used by Maya, Ava, and Liam to manipulate data and results in their science project.

• Reasoning is only used by Maya, Ava, and Liam in the initial stages of their scientific research.

• Reasoning has no role in Maya, Ava, and Liam's science project.

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Mia, Priya, and Zoe are trying to solve a crossword puzzle. Which of the following methods is an example of reasoning they could use?

• Using deductive logic to solve the puzzle

• Using inductive logic to solve the puzzle

• Using random guessing to solve the puzzle

• Using emotional intuition to solve the puzzle

Sophia, Grace, and Noah are working on a science project. Why is reasoning necessary for them in this process?

• Reasoning is necessary in their science project because it allows Sophia, Grace, and Noah to analyze data, make logical connections, and draw conclusions based on evidence.

• Reasoning is not necessary in their science project because Sophia, Grace, and Noah can rely solely on experimentation.

• Reasoning is unnecessary in their science project because Sophia, Grace, and Noah can rely solely on intuition.

• Reasoning is not necessary in their science project because Sophia, Grace, and Noah can rely solely on previous knowledge.

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