Critical Thinking Skills

Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis in a scientific experiment?

• A statement predicting the outcome of an experiment

• A detailed description of the experimental procedure

• A summary of the results obtained from the experiment

• A list of materials used in the experiment

What is the primary purpose of a control group in an experiment?

• To provide a standard for comparison

• To ensure the experiment is ethical

• To increase the sample size

• To test multiple variables simultaneously

Which scientific method step involves making an educated guess based on observations?

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Experimentation

• Conclusion

In a scientific context, what does the term 'variable' refer to?

• A factor that can change in an experiment

• A constant value used for calculations

• A measurement tool

• A type of scientific theory

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NGSS.HS-PS2-3

What is the role of critical thinking in evaluating scientific claims?

• To accept claims without questioning

• To analyze and assess the validity of claims

• To memorize scientific facts

• To ignore contradictory evidence

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

Which of the following best describes a scientific theory?

• A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world

• A random guess about a scientific phenomenon

• A hypothesis that has been proven true

• An untested idea

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

How does peer review contribute to scientific research?

• By ensuring research is free from bias and errors

• By increasing the speed of publication

• By limiting the number of researchers involved

• By providing funding for experiments

What is the significance of reproducibility in scientific experiments?

• It confirms the reliability of results

• It allows for faster publication

• It reduces the cost of experiments

• It increases the complexity of experiments

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NGSS.HS-PS2-5

Which of the following is a critical thinking skill essential for interpreting scientific data?

• Identifying patterns and trends

• Memorizing data points

• Ignoring outliers

• Accepting data without question

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

What is the importance of a literature review in scientific research?

• To summarize existing knowledge and identify gaps

• To provide a detailed account of experimental procedures

• To list all the materials used in experiments

• To publish research findings