Critical Thinking Skills

Which of the following is an example of using critical thinking skills in a scientific experiment?

• Following the steps of the experiment without questioning

• Accepting the results without analysis

• Evaluating the reliability of the data collected

• Ignoring unexpected results

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

When analyzing a scientific claim, which critical thinking skill is most important?

• Memorizing the claim

• Accepting the claim as true

• Evaluating the evidence supporting the claim

• Ignoring the claim

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

In a scientific context, what does it mean to 'hypothesize'?

• To guess randomly

• To make an educated guess based on evidence

• To conclude without evidence

• To ignore previous research

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Which of the following best demonstrates critical thinking in science?

• Accepting all scientific theories as facts

• Questioning the validity of a scientific theory

• Ignoring scientific data

• Memorizing scientific facts

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

How can critical thinking skills improve scientific research?

• By reducing the need for experiments

• By enhancing the analysis and interpretation of data

• By eliminating the need for peer review

• By simplifying complex scientific concepts

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

What role does skepticism play in scientific critical thinking?

• It prevents any scientific progress

• It encourages questioning and testing of hypotheses

• It leads to the rejection of all scientific theories

• It supports accepting information without evidence

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Which critical thinking skill is essential when interpreting scientific data?

• Ignoring anomalies

• Identifying patterns and trends

• Accepting data at face value

• Relying solely on intuition

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Why is it important to consider alternative explanations in science?

• To confuse the research process

• To ensure a comprehensive understanding of phenomena

• To avoid reaching any conclusion

• To simplify the research

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

What is the significance of peer review in scientific research?

• It allows for unchecked publication

• It ensures the research is critically evaluated by experts

• It delays the publication process

• It is an unnecessary step

How does critical thinking aid in the formulation of scientific hypotheses?

• By allowing random guesses

• By encouraging logical reasoning and evidence-based predictions

• By ignoring previous research

• By simplifying complex problems

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