Amoeba Sisters: Nature of Science

What is the purpose of a science fair?

• To sell science-related products

• To investigate a scientific problem

• To promote scientific theories

• To showcase scientific discoveries

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What is the scientific method?

• A model for developing scientific theories

• A method used only by certain scientists

• A recipe for making a cake

• A linear set of steps for conducting experiments

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What is the purpose of a control group in a scientific experiment?

• To validate the hypothesis

• To be excluded from the experiment

• To provide a baseline for comparison

• To receive the treatment being tested

Where should the independent variable be placed on a graph?

• On the X axis

• On the Y axis

• On the Z axis

• On the W axis

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What is the nature of science?

• It is a global and collaborative effort

• It is a finished endeavor

• It is limited to certain branches

• It is only for experts

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What is the purpose of ethics in science?

• To ensure credibility of scientific findings

• To promote competition among scientists

• To limit scientific exploration

• To restrict access to scientific knowledge

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What is the role of science communication?

• To evaluate new scientific information

• To spread misinformation about science

• To limit access to scientific information

• To discourage curiosity about science

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What is the main goal of science?

• To restrict access to scientific knowledge

• To limit scientific exploration

• To promote scientific laws

• To gain knowledge

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What is the importance of curiosity in science?

• It can lead to new learning and discoveries

• It is irrelevant to scientific exploration

• It hinders the progress of science

• It is only for certain scientists

What is the significance of the word 'science'?

• It means 'restricted access'

• It means 'limited knowledge'

• It means 'finished endeavor'

• It means 'knowledge'