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1. What the difference between a fact and a value?
1) B and C
2) A fact describes what is actually the case in the world, while a value describes how something in the world ought to be.
3) A fact describes what is actually the case in the world, while a value describes how something in the world ought to be.
4) A value describes what is actually the case in the world, while a fact describes how something in the world ought to be.
2. It�s a problem that the climate is warming rapidly due to rising greenhouse gas emissions. What kind of statement is this?
1) A value judgement
2) Both
3) Neither
4) A statement of fact
3. Regulatory decisions�including where we get our energy�should be made on scientific grounds. What kind of statement is this?
1) Neither
2) A statement of fact
3) A value judgement
4) Both
4. Helen Longino argued that:
1) B and C.
2) No matter how much data scientists collect, there will always be more than one explanation compatible with what they have observed.
3) Personal values never enter into science.
4) After scientists collect a certain amount of data, there will always be one remaining explanation compatible with what they have observed.
5. How does the AAAS define scientific responsibility?
1) All of the above
2) The duty to conduct and apply science with respect for human rights.
3) The duty to conduct and apply science in a spirit of stewardship for the environment.
4) The duty to conduct and apply science with integrity.
6. What is the �enlightenment defense� of scientific inquiry?
1) B and C
2) Science should be valued as the most important part of society, more important the religion and politics.
3) Scientists should have the freedom to engage in inquiry and communicate openly without restriction.
4) Critical thinking and empirical study are the keys to ensuring our freedom from despots, superstition, or mob rule.
7. How do I distinguish between being political and being partisan?
1) Being political entails supporting a certain set of values, while being partisan entails supporting a certain political party.
2) Being partisan entails supporting a certain set of values, while being political entails supporting a certain political party.
3) Being political entails supporting Democrats, while being partisan entails supporting Republicans.
4) Being political entails supporting Republicans, while being partisan entails supporting Democrats.
8. What is scientific skepticism as it pertains to consuming scientific information?
1) Finding a balance between the extreme doubt and complete trust of what we read.
2) Completely doubting everything we read.
3) Completely trusting everything we read.
4) Only trusting articles from sources you�re familiar with.
9. One scientific study is never definitive evidence to support some phenomena.
1) True
2) False
10. There is not just one scientific method but many scientific methods.
1) True
2) False

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