Problems with The Scientific Method

What is a common misconception about the scientific method according to Gary Garber?

• It is a myth

• It is a step-by-step process

• It is invented by scientists

• It is the only way to do science

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Analyzing

In the passage, what activity do first-graders in Connecticut engage in to learn about science?

• Debating what makes something a seed

• Sampling seawater

• Loading toy cars with mass and racing them

• Designing model cars

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Understanding

What is one way teachers make science more authentic for students?

• By teaching them scientific terms

• By having them memorize the scientific method

• By conducting open-ended experiments

• By focusing on hypothesis testing

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Applying

The scientific method is often seen as a linear sequence of steps, but scientists actually use many different ___ to find answers.

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Analyzing

According to the passage, what role do mistakes play in scientific experiments?

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Understanding

How do project-based learning activities help students understand science better?

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Applying

What is the significance of communication in scientific research as highlighted in the passage?

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Analyzing