Reality Testing in Science
This worksheet explores the concept of reality testing in scientific inquiry, focusing on observation, evidence, and critical thinking for 8th-grade science.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your understanding of reality testing in scientific investigations.
1. In your own words, define 'reality testing' in the context of scientific inquiry.
2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good scientific evidence?
Observable
Repeatable
Based on personal opinion
Verifiable by others
3. Scientists use and to test their hypotheses and gather evidence.
4. A hypothesis must be to be considered scientific.
5. Confirmation bias is when a scientist only looks for evidence that supports their existing beliefs.
True
False
6. Imagine you hear a claim that a new energy drink makes you instantly smarter. Describe how you would use reality testing to investigate this claim.
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