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What does the component 'evidence' refer to in the CER process?
What does the component 'evidence' refer to in the CER process?
- Factual research, data, or textual evidence (correct)
- The writer's opinion
- The claim statement
- The conclusion
Which phrase might be helpful to use when writing reasoning in the CER process?
Which phrase might be helpful to use when writing reasoning in the CER process?
- "It might be true"
- "I think"
- "This is my opinion"
- "This shows that" (correct)
What must a hypothesis statement be in order to be testable?
What must a hypothesis statement be in order to be testable?
- A personal belief
- An unsubstantiated opinion
- A statement that can be tested and proven correct or incorrect (correct)
- A broad generalization
Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?
What is required for something to become a scientific theory?
What is required for something to become a scientific theory?
In the CER process, what does 'reasoning' aim to explain?
In the CER process, what does 'reasoning' aim to explain?
What is the main reason why a scientific law is not always considered true?
What is the main reason why a scientific law is not always considered true?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of models mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of models mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of using simulations in science?
What is the purpose of using simulations in science?
What distinguishes a conceptual model from other types of models?
What distinguishes a conceptual model from other types of models?
Which of the following is NOT a limitation of physical models as discussed in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a limitation of physical models as discussed in the text?
What is the main function of a physical model in education?
What is the main function of a physical model in education?
Why are physical models considered useful tools despite their limitations?
Why are physical models considered useful tools despite their limitations?
What is the first step in conducting a simulation?
What is the first step in conducting a simulation?
Which term is used to describe any setup, device, or representation used to simulate a process?
Which term is used to describe any setup, device, or representation used to simulate a process?
In a simulation, what is the purpose of developing the model or system?
In a simulation, what is the purpose of developing the model or system?
What is the final step in conducting a simulation?
What is the final step in conducting a simulation?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of how simulations are used?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of how simulations are used?
What benefit does a simulation provide by allowing modifications as needed?
What benefit does a simulation provide by allowing modifications as needed?
Which type of simulation can recreate dangerous real-life scenarios without risking participants' lives?
Which type of simulation can recreate dangerous real-life scenarios without risking participants' lives?
'Assessing the feasibility' is associated with which step in conducting a simulation?
'Assessing the feasibility' is associated with which step in conducting a simulation?
What does CGI stand for in the context of entertainment as mentioned in the text?
What does CGI stand for in the context of entertainment as mentioned in the text?
Why is it important to determine the objective or goal of a simulation?
Why is it important to determine the objective or goal of a simulation?
What characteristic makes simulations beneficial in preparing for emergencies?
What characteristic makes simulations beneficial in preparing for emergencies?
Why are rare scenarios mentioned as being recreated using simulations?
Why are rare scenarios mentioned as being recreated using simulations?
Which type of model is used to predict events that may occur in the future?
Which type of model is used to predict events that may occur in the future?
What is a crucial characteristic of models that ensure they can be used for both explanation and prediction?
What is a crucial characteristic of models that ensure they can be used for both explanation and prediction?
In the context of physical models, what is a life-size model referred to as?
In the context of physical models, what is a life-size model referred to as?
What is the primary purpose of developing a conceptual model?
What is the primary purpose of developing a conceptual model?
What type of model is a flowchart an example of as mentioned in the text?
What type of model is a flowchart an example of as mentioned in the text?
Which characteristic distinguishes simulations from physical models?
Which characteristic distinguishes simulations from physical models?
Why are conceptual models often visualized?
Why are conceptual models often visualized?
What type of models can represent physical or social concepts using their simplest components?
What type of models can represent physical or social concepts using their simplest components?
In what way do simulations differ from physical models in terms of conducting controlled scenarios?
In what way do simulations differ from physical models in terms of conducting controlled scenarios?
Which term best describes a scale model with proportional parts?
Which term best describes a scale model with proportional parts?
Why are conceptual models considered important in various fields?
Why are conceptual models considered important in various fields?
What distinguishes simulations as useful tools in preparing for emergencies?
What distinguishes simulations as useful tools in preparing for emergencies?
What is the purpose of a claim statement in the CER process?
What is the purpose of a claim statement in the CER process?
How does evidence differ from opinion in the CER process?
How does evidence differ from opinion in the CER process?
Which component of the CER process provides the 'how and why' behind the claim?
Which component of the CER process provides the 'how and why' behind the claim?
What is necessary for a hypothesis to be considered scientific?
What is necessary for a hypothesis to be considered scientific?
How does a scientific theory differ from a hypothesis?
How does a scientific theory differ from a hypothesis?
What role does analysis play in the scientific method?
What role does analysis play in the scientific method?
Which component of the CER process ensures that claims are supported by evidence?
Which component of the CER process ensures that claims are supported by evidence?
Why is it important for a scientist to understand various explanations before forming a hypothesis?
Why is it important for a scientist to understand various explanations before forming a hypothesis?
What step in the scientific method involves conducting experiments?
What step in the scientific method involves conducting experiments?
What distinguishes a scientific theory from a scientific law?
What distinguishes a scientific theory from a scientific law?
What aspect differentiates 'research' from 'reasoning' in the CER process?
What aspect differentiates 'research' from 'reasoning' in the CER process?
Why is it crucial for evidence to be factual in the CER process?
Why is it crucial for evidence to be factual in the CER process?
What is the purpose of testing a simulation?
What is the purpose of testing a simulation?
Why are simulations considered beneficial for recreating dangerous scenarios?
Why are simulations considered beneficial for recreating dangerous scenarios?
What is the advantage of using virtual simulations over live simulations?
What is the advantage of using virtual simulations over live simulations?
In which step of conducting a simulation is the scenario to be recreated identified?
In which step of conducting a simulation is the scenario to be recreated identified?
What is a key benefit of being able to make modifications in a simulation?
What is a key benefit of being able to make modifications in a simulation?
Which aspect distinguishes virtual simulations from live simulations?
Which aspect distinguishes virtual simulations from live simulations?
Why is developing a model or system an essential step in conducting a simulation?
Why is developing a model or system an essential step in conducting a simulation?
What is the primary purpose of live simulations?
What is the primary purpose of live simulations?
What is the significance of assessing feasibility in conducting a simulation?
What is the significance of assessing feasibility in conducting a simulation?
Which factor allows simulations to recreate dangerous real-life scenarios without putting participants at risk?
Which factor allows simulations to recreate dangerous real-life scenarios without putting participants at risk?
Why is it critical to determine the objective or goal of a simulation?
Why is it critical to determine the objective or goal of a simulation?
What sets apart simulations from real-life scenarios when it comes to recreating dangerous situations?
What sets apart simulations from real-life scenarios when it comes to recreating dangerous situations?
