Science and Engineering Practices Checkup 1

Match each skill in the left column with the definition that best matches it.

• Using your senses to gather information

• Classifying

• Comparing data to reach a conclusion

• Predicting

• Grouping together items that are alike

• Observing

• Explaining or interpreting data

• Evaluating

Provide an example of how you use the following skills in everyday life: Evaluating, Predicting.

• Evaluating the cost of groceries before buying them and predicting the total bill.

• Reading a book and predicting the ending without evaluating the plot.

• Evaluating the weather forecast and ignoring the prediction.

• Predicting the outcome of a game without evaluating the teams.

Which of the following is a quantitative observation?

• The liquid is clear

• The plant grew 5 cm

• The metal is shiny

• The sound is loud

What is the first step in the engineering design process?

• Building a prototype

• Identifying the problem

• Testing the solution

• Communicating the results

Which of the following best describes a hypothesis?

• A proven fact

• An educated guess that can be tested

• A random guess

• A detailed experiment

In an experiment, what is the independent variable?

• The variable that is measured

• The variable that is changed

• The variable that is kept constant

• The variable that is irrelevant

In the context of scientific research, what does the term "data" refer to?

• Opinions of the researchers

• Information collected during an experiment

• The hypothesis being tested

• The conclusion of the experiment

What is the main goal of the engineering design process?

• To create a perfect solution on the first try

• To develop and improve solutions to problems

• To avoid testing and prototyping

• To make the process as complex as possible

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Which of the following is a key step in the scientific method?

• Ignoring data that doesn't fit your hypothesis

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Skipping the experiment if the hypothesis seems correct

• Publishing results without peer review

What is the primary purpose of conducting an experiment in scientific research?

• To prove a hypothesis correct

• To gather data and test a hypothesis

• To make a hypothesis more complex

• To avoid peer review

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