Understanding Scientific Thinking

What is modern science based on?

• Emotions

• Superstitions

• Observable evidence

• Random guesses

What might you observe if you think like a scientist when hearing a noise?

• A ghost

• Loose shutters

• A monster

• A shadow

What does it mean to observe in scientific terms?

• To watch and study attentively

• To guess

• To ignore

• To assume

What is the role of a hypothesis in scientific research?

• To entertain

• To explain observations

• To confuse

• To ignore facts

What might a good scientist observe about the chimps' diet?

• They eat pizza

• They lack nutrients

• They eat ice cream

• They eat chocolate

What is evidence made up of in scientific experiments?

• Random guesses

• Observations

• Wishes

• Predictions

What does the experiment show if fewer chimps die?

• Chimps are allergic to nuts

• Chimps may have died from not having enough food

• Chimps prefer berries

• Chimps dislike vitamins

Why do good scientists question the answers?

• They are never satisfied

• They are skeptical

• They want to confuse others

• They dislike experiments

Who discusses the possible other functions of squid ink in the Science Friday video?

• Dr. Misty Paig-Tran

• Dr. Stephanie Bush

• Dr. John Doe

• Dr. Jane Smith

What do filter feeders obtain from the water?

• Air

• Food

• Light

• Minerals