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AA-SC.7.N.1.7 (M)-Explain that scientific knowledge is the result of a great deal of debate and confirmation within the science community

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  • Q1
    What role does debate play in the advancement of scientific knowledge?
    Debate helps scientists challenge and refine ideas.
    Debate is limited to only a few scientists.
    Debate is not important in science.
    Debate delays scientific progress.
    30s
  • Q2
    Why is confirmation important in the scientific process?
    Confirmation removes the need for peer review.
    Confirmation validates experiments and theories.
    Confirmation is unnecessary in science.
    Confirmation only complicates research.
    30s
  • Q3
    How do scientists use collaboration to enhance scientific knowledge?
    Collaboration stifles individual creativity.
    Collaboration is only useful for larger teams.
    Collaboration brings together diverse expertise and perspectives.
    Collaboration leads to confusion among scientists.
    30s
  • Q4
    What is one key aspect of scientific debate within the scientific community?
    Scientific debate limits exploration of new ideas.
    Scientific debate is rarely conducted in public.
    Scientific debate often leads to disagreements only.
    Scientific debate encourages critical thinking and skepticism.
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the significance of peer review in scientific research?
    Peer review is handled only by the public.
    Peer review is just a formality with no real purpose.
    Peer review slows down the publication process unnecessarily.
    Peer review ensures accuracy and credibility of scientific work.
    30s
  • Q6
    What is one way scientific knowledge evolves over time?
    Scientists always agree on theories and facts.
    New evidence has no effect on scientific understanding.
    Scientific knowledge remains unchanged once established.
    New evidence can lead to the modification or rejection of existing theories.
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the main purpose of scientific debate in the context of theory development?
    To test and improve scientific theories through critical analysis.
    To silence dissenting voices in the scientific community.
    To finalize theories without further investigation.
    To promote personal opinions over factual evidence.
    30s
  • Q8
    How does communication within the scientific community impact knowledge sharing?
    Scientists prefer to work in isolation without sharing.
    Effective communication allows scientists to share findings and collaborate on research.
    Communication is only necessary for external audiences.
    Communication hinders the progress of scientific work.
    30s
  • Q9
    What role does experimentation play in confirming scientific theories?
    Experiments only confuse the scientific process.
    Experiments are not necessary for scientific theories.
    Experiments provide the evidence needed to support or refute theories.
    Theories are confirmed based on opinion rather than evidence.
    30s
  • Q10
    What is one benefit of having a diverse scientific community?
    Diversity complicates scientific discussions.
    Diversity brings different perspectives and ideas that enhance innovation.
    A diverse community can lead to confusion in research.
    Diversity is not relevant to scientific progress.
    30s

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