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What is the primary purpose of scientific models?
What is the primary purpose of scientific models?
- To promote individual opinions over facts
- To replace the scientific method completely
- To create new theories without evidence
- To simplify complex systems for better understanding (correct)
Which trait is not typically associated with effective scientific thinking?
Which trait is not typically associated with effective scientific thinking?
- Complacency (correct)
- Perseverance
- Critical thinking
- Open-mindedness
Which of the following best describes a physical model?
Which of the following best describes a physical model?
- A descriptive passage about a process
- An abstract theory explaining behavior
- A tangible representation like a globe (correct)
- A mathematical equation describing motion
When should scientific views be modified?
When should scientific views be modified?
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Which example illustrates a physical change?
Which example illustrates a physical change?
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Study Notes
Scientific Models
- Models are representations of objects or systems.
- Globes are an example of physical models.
- Scientists use models to understand complex systems.
Critical Thinking and the Scientific Process
- Critical thinking, perseverance, and open-mindedness are important traits for scientists.
- The document highlights the scientific method, which includes identifying independent and dependent variables.
Examples of Physical Change
- Melting ice exemplifies a temperature-induced physical change.
- Sublimation, the transition from a solid directly to a gas, is another example of physical change.
Collaboration and Evidence-Based Science
- Scientists acknowledge the contributions and ideas of others.
- Scientific views should be changed when new evidence is presented.
- The structure of DNA is a well-represented example of a scientific model.
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