What are some skill used in science?

Answer 1

SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS

SKILL DESCRIPTION

Observing Determining the properties of an object or event by using the senses

Classifying Grouping objects or events according to their properties

Measuring/Using Numbers Skills include:

Describing quantitatively using appropriate units of measurement

Estimating

Recording quantitative data

Space or time relationships

Communicating Using written and spoken words, graphs, tables, diagrams, and other information presentations, including those that are technology based

Inferring Drawing a conclusion about a specific event based on observations and data; may include cause and effect relationships

Predicting Anticipating consequences of a new or changed situation using past experiences and observation

Collecting, Recording, and Interpreting Data Manipulating data, either collected by self or by others, in order to make meaningful information and then finding patterns in that information that lead to making inferences, predictions and hypotheses

Identifying and Controlling Variables Identifying the variables in a situation; selecting variables to be manipulated and held constant

Defining Operationally Defining terms within the context of one's own experiences; stating a definition in terms of "what you do" and "what you observe"

Making Hypotheses Proposing an explanation based on observations

Experimenting Investigating, manipulating materials, and testing hypotheses to determine a result

Making and Using Models Representing the "real world" using a physical or mental model in order to understand the larger process or phenomenon

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

SKILL DESCRIPTION

Analyzing Studying something to identify constituent elements or relationships among elements

Synthesizing Using deductive reasoning to pull together key elements

Evaluating Reviewing and responding critically to materials, procedures, or ideas, and judging them by purposes, standards, or other criteria

Applying Using ideas, processes, or skills in new situations

Generating Ideas Expressing thoughts that reveal originality, speculation, imagination, a personal perspective, flexibility in thinking, invention or creativity

Expressing Ideas Presenting ideas clearly and in logical order while using language that is apporpriate for the audience and occasion

Solving Problems Using critical thinking skills to find solutions

SCIENTIFIC REASONING SKILLS

SKILL DESCRIPTION

Longing to Know and Understand The desire to probe, find information, and seek explanation

Questioning of Scientific Assumptions The tendency to hold open for further verification presented assumptions, encounters, and ideas

Search for Data and Its Meaning The propensity to collect information and to analyze it in context

Demand for Verification The inclination to repeat and replicate findings and studies

Respect for Logic The inclination to move from assumption to testing and data collection to conclusions

Consideration of Premises The tendency to put into context the reason for a particular point of view

Consideration of Consequences The tendency to put into perspective the results of a particular point of view

Respect for Historical The inclination to understand and learn from earlier ideas, studies, and events

Answer 2

observing, classifying, and interpreting data

Answer 3

observing, classifying, and interpreting data