2.5.1 Study Understanding Science Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of science?

• Self-correcting

• Based on empirical evidence

• Offers 100% certainty

• Falsifiable

A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question:

• data

• hypothesis

• theory

• fact

Which of the following is NOT true about science?

• It is a collection of facts

• It is self-correcting

• It is based on empirical evidence

• It is falsifiable

An opinion is something that can be proven.

• True

• False

How does science work according to the document?

• As a linear process

• As a step-by-step method

• Through multiple interconnected activities

• By offering absolute certainty

What does science seek to do with the knowledge we have at the time?

• Establish final truths

• Evolve continuously

• Create belief systems

• Answer all questions

What is the first step in the Science Flow process?

• Community Analysis

• Explore and Discover

• Testing Ideas

• Benefits and Outcomes Analysis

What is NOT true about the process of science?

• It is a linear process

• It involves multiple interconnected activities

• It is self-correcting

• It is based on empirical evidence

What is the nature of science according to the document?

• A belief system

• A process to understand the natural world

• A quest for supernatural truths

• A method to establish dogma

What does the 'Testing Ideas' phase include?

• Publishing and peer review

• Formulating hypotheses and gathering data

• Analyzing benefits

• Exploring literature