Science Fusion Unit

What are the limits on the things that scientists can study in their work?

• They can study only phenomena that they can observe or model.

• They can study only events that take place on Earth.

• They can investigate only questions that they were the first to ask,

• They can investigate only the areas of science in which they are experts.

Imagine that the label on a sunscreen product reads, " Recommended by 9 out of 10 doctors." No other information regarding this claim is provided. Why would a scientist tell a consumer to be wary of this statistical claim?

• Sunscreen products do not work.

• The supporting scientific data is missing.

• The claim is impossible to confirm or dispute.

• The claim cannot be reevaluated when new information emerges.

Astrology is an example of pseudoscience. Astrologers use horoscopes that are based upon the positions of planets and stars to make predicitions about a person's life. How is science different from pseudoscience?

• Pseudoscience does not involve making observations.

• Pseudoscience does not examine phenomena in the natural world.

• Pseudoscience does not attempt to provide explanations for phenomena.

• Pseudoscientific conclusions are not supported by data gathered using scientific methods.

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True or False: Science is the study of the natural world?

• True

• False

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True or false: Scientific explanations should be logical and testable?

• True

• False

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True or False: The methods of science can be used in other fields?

• True

• False

True or False: Scientific explanations do not change?

• True

• False

True or false: Creativity does not play a role in science?

• True

• False

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A good practice of science is being skeptical. What does skeptical mean?

• Scientists draw pictures of what they believe will happen with their results.

• Scientists believe everything they here and do not test it on their own.

• Scientists do not draw conclusions too quickly; they repeat observations and experiments to be sure.

• Scientists form a hypothesis based on what they have observed.

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A good practice of science is to be objective, or to have objectivity. What does objectivity mean?

• You must be able to set aside your personal feelings, moods, and beliefs while you evaluate something.

• You must decide what is best for you and or the product you are trying to promote for your business.

• You must make sure your results are in line with the opinions of the people you work for.

• You must be able to persuade other scientists to share the same opinions as you on for particular inquiries.

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