scientific method

What is the primary driving force behind scientific inquiry?

• The accumulation of known facts.

• The desire to answer questions and understand the world.

• The ability to predict future events accurately.

• The formalization of methods and procedures.

For how long have people across the globe been observing the physical world to understand it?

• Since the 19th century, when the term "scientist" was coined.

• Only in recent centuries with the development of modern scientific tools.

• For hundreds and even thousands of years, across various ancient cultures.

• Since the mid-20th century, with the rise of collaborative research.

Which statement best describes the scientific method in practice?

• It is a rigid, linear process that always leads to a definitive conclusion.

• It is an idealized, cyclical process where conclusions can lead to new hypotheses.

• It primarily involves solitary geniuses making groundbreaking discoveries.

• It is a process focused solely on proving initial hypotheses correct.

What is a key characteristic of a scientific theory?

• It is a casual speculation or an unproven idea.

• It is a hypothesis that has been tested only once.

• It is a universal statement describing something that always happens.

• It is backed by strong consensus and a broad range of evidence.

What does "data literacy" enable scientists to do?

• To memorize complex scientific formulas.

• To create, organize, understand, and communicate recorded observations.

• To conduct experiments without needing to record results.

• To predict future scientific breakthroughs with certainty.