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What does scientific literacy encompass?

Cultural, historical, and linguistic literacy as they pertain to understanding science

Oral, visual, and auditory literacy as they pertain to understanding science

Written, numerical, and digital literacy as they pertain to understanding science (correct)

Physical, emotional, and social literacy as they pertain to understanding science

According to the OECD PISA Framework (2015), how is scientific literacy defined?

As the ability to memorize scientific facts and figures

As the ability to engage with science-related issues and ideas of science as a reflective citizen (correct)

As the ability to recite scientific theories verbatim

As the ability to conduct complex scientific experiments

What is a key competency of a scientifically literate person?

Memorize phenomena without understanding

Reject scientific explanations without evaluation

Believe in phenomena without questioning

Explain phenomena scientifically – recognize, offer and evaluate explanations (correct)

What is chiefly concerned with scientific literacy?

<p>Understanding of the scientific method, units and methods of measurement, empiricism, and understanding of statistics</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the core scientific fields that a scientifically literate person should have a basic understanding of?

<p>Physics, chemistry, biology, ecology, geology, and computation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Scientific Literacy

Scientific literacy encompasses the ability to engage with scientific issues, concepts, and processes to make informed decisions and participate in civic and cultural life.

Definition of Scientific Literacy

According to the OECD PISA Framework (2015), scientific literacy is defined as the ability to engage with science-related issues, and with the link between science and technology, as a reflective citizen.

Key Competency of a Scientifically Literate Person

A key competency of a scientifically literate person is the ability to identify scientific issues, explain phenomena scientifically, and evaluate scientific evidence.

Focus of Scientific Literacy

Scientific literacy is chiefly concerned with enabling individuals to make informed decisions about the application and implications of science in everyday life.

Core Scientific Fields

A scientifically literate person should have a basic understanding of the core scientific fields, including biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth and space sciences.

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Test your scientific literacy with this quiz covering the scientific method, measurements, empirical observations, statistics, and more. Sharpen your understanding of science and its foundational principles with this knowledge-testing quiz.