1.2 Evaluating Resources

What is a scientific claim?

• A guess with no reason

• A story about science

• An idea based on science and evidence

• A science joke

How do scientists check if a claim is accurate?

• They ask their friends

• They use logic and evidence

• They flip a coin

• They do not check is a claim is accurate

Why do scientists look at other explanations?

• To make it fun

• To confuse people

• To find the best answer

• To make it longer

What does "critical thinking" mean?

• Thinking carefully and clearly

• Thinking fast

• Thinking about something else

• Thinking about nothing

What makes a claim stronger?

• Using a loud voce

• Including a funny joke

• Using big words

• Using good evidence and critical thinking

What is "evidence" in science?

• A feeling about a topic

• A guess about a topic

• Information from tests and data about a topic

Two scientists have different explanations for the same data. What should they do?

• Pick the one they like more

• Compare both explanations using logic and evidence

• Flip a coin

• Use both explanations without testing

What do scientists do with weak claims?

• Accept them with no further testing

• Ignore them because they are weak

• Test them more

• Believe them

Why do scientists ask questions?

• To waste time

• To learn more

• To confuse others

• To be funny

A scientist makes a claim that a new plant grows faster with blue light. What should other scientists do first?

• Believe the claim right away

• Test the plant with red light only

• Ask for the data to test the claim

• Say the claim is wrong without testing