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Prax 0014 sci inquir
Praxis II test 0014 science - science as inquiry
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| science | the process of obtaining and verifying knowledge. permits educators to allow children to be curious, ask questions, discover information and explore possibilities. when studies as inquiry supports skill dev in crit thinking and learning sci reasoning |
| scientific concept | includes the process of producing knowledge |
| features that exhibit sound and valuable science inquiry | identify and control of variables; collect data using various instruments; interpretation of data through reliable and valid reasoning; formulate and test hypotheses; communicate procedures, methods, results and interpretations |
| scientific theory | includes the following processes in order: observation, question, theory, experiment, data, results and conclusion |
| processes | a systematic chain of actions directed towards a conclusion, usually in the form of steps that clarify the concepts |
| observation | uses the 5 senses to watch the world and the movement within it |
| classification | uses commonalities of objects to logically group items |
| communication | the ability to share findings and results with others |
| measurement | the ability to use appropriate tools |
| prediction | uses prior knowledge and experience to foresee what may occur |
| inference | uses prior knowledge and experience to state why something may occur or why it is the way it is |
| variable identification/control | to determine the factors and stabilize al but one |
| formulation of hypothesis | develops an assumption based on variables |
| interpretations of data | uses gathered information and constructs it in charts, graphs, or narration to provide reasonable results |
| define operations | applies mathematical equations and principles |
| experimentation | uses prior knowledge and the hypothesis to try different solutions |
| constructing models | identifies the need for a model and creates an accurate and appropriate model |
| 6 characteristics of science | 1. rejects authority and authoritarianism 2. is honest 3. rejects supernatural explanations for observed phenomena 4. is skeptical 5. is parsimonious (the simplest explanation of an observation is always chosen) 6. seeks consistency |
| 1 league = ___ miles | 3 miles = 1 ______ |
| 1 inch = ____ cm | 2.54 cm = 1 ____ |
| 4 cups = ___ quart (qt) | 1 quart (qt) = ____ cups |
| 4 quarts = ___ gallons | 1 gallon = ___ quarts |
| mass | the amount of material in something |
| weight | the pull of gravity on something, the amount depends on the strength of gravity |
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