Question

A student takes notes in class as shown below.

A.
Uses an objective process
Is updated constantly

B.
Is not objective
Does not use a process
Resists new information

Which are the best titles for A and B?

A: “Science”; B: “Pseudoscience”
A: “Pseudoscience”; B: “Science”
A: “Characteristics of Science”; B: “Limitations of Science”
A: “Limitations of Science”; B: “Characteristics of Science”

Which is the process that involves the collection of information and ideas supported by evidence?

science
systematics
pseudoscience
hypothesis

Which is a common characteristic of both science and pseudoscience?

experimentation
the collection of information
beliefs
data

Jamie is not sure a new medication will work because it has not had a large test group. Is Jamie being creative?

No, he is using prior knowledge to solve problems.
No, he is being skeptical.
Yes, he is using prior knowledge to solve problems.
Yes, he is being creative.

Which best describes why scientists need to be creative?

They need to be sure that the evidence backs up the conclusion.
They need to notice all of the evidence carefully.
They need to be constantly asking questions.
They need to think of ways to solve problems.

Answer 1

1) A: “Science”; B: “Pseudoscience”

2) science

3) the collection of information

4) No, he is being skeptical.

5) They need to think of ways to solve problems.