Greg Myers Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 This won't take long. http://www.pewresearch.org/quiz/science-knowledge/
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) 13 Science and Technology Knowledge Quiz Results You answered 13 of 13 questions correctly. This quiz is a joint effort between the Pew Research Center and Smithsonian magazine. See below how your results compare with the 1,006 randomly sampled adults that took part in our national survey and review how you responded to each question. For more findings from the survey, read "Public's Knowledge of Science and Technology." You scored better than 93% of the public and the same as 7%. Edited March 18, 2015 by Ace-Garageguy
LDO Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 On 3/18/2015 at 4:24 PM, Ace-Garageguy said: 13 Showoff. Just kidding.
southpier Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 as i said, never trust someone who'll tell you how much they know at the drop of a hat
unclescott58 Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 I got all 13 correct. The one on the main gas composing the earth's atmosphere was the only one I wasn't 100% sure of as I answered it. I found the other 12 very easy. Scott
chunkypeanutbutter Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 12. Only got the nitrogen one wrong because I changed it at the last second, then realized my mistake right as I clicked "next."
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 On 3/18/2015 at 4:29 PM, LDO said: Showoff. Just kidding. Probably an element of showoff in there. If so, I apologize. But honestly, one of my primary concerns is about the state of this country's general scientific ignorance. You guys are doing well above average, and that's a good thing. That's why I posted the page results with the link to an important article about science and education. If you don't understand why the lights come on when you flip the switch, or the fact that overuse of antibiotic soaps is causing antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria to evolve and make people in hospitals sicker (sometimes die), or how the spinoffs from the space program have benefited mankind as a whole, or what the operational theories are on both sides of the global-warming controversy, or how various forms of energy are produced...if you don't have sufficient understanding of science to grasp these relatively simple concepts, you have no business voting. We live in an age where a well-informed science-savvy populace is a critical necessity for policies that make rational sense to be implemented by government, and for representatives who are themselves informed and rational to be elected. Topic disclaimer: I believe my remarks to be in the "civics" vein, not the forbidden "politics".
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 On 3/18/2015 at 4:51 PM, southpier said: as i said, never trust someone who'll tell you how much they know at the drop of a hat Much better to trust folks who don't know much of anything at all.
chunkypeanutbutter Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Should you trust someone who tells you how unintelligent they are?
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 On 3/18/2015 at 5:41 PM, chunkypeanutbutter said: Should you trust someone who tells you how unintelligent they are? Might be an indicator of basic honesty. Could be a smokescreen too. I'm a frigging moron about a lot of things, but I know what I know (sorta).
Harry P. Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 On 3/18/2015 at 5:21 PM, unclescott58 said: I got all 13 correct. The one on the main gas composing the earth's atmosphere was the only one I wasn't 100% sure of ... Same one I missed. I thought the answer was hydrogen.
unclescott58 Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 On 3/18/2015 at 5:32 PM, Ace-Garageguy said: Probably an element of showoff in there. If so, I apologize. But honestly, one of my primary concerns is about the state of this country's general scientific ignorance. You guys are doing well above average, and that's a good thing. That's why I posted the page results with the link to an important article about science and education. If you don't understand why the lights come on when you flip the switch, or the fact that overuse of antibiotic soaps is causing antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria to evolve and make people in hospitals sicker (sometimes die), or how the spinoffs from the space program have benefited mankind as a whole, or what the operational theories are on both sides of the global-warming controversy, or how various forms of energy are produced...if you don't have sufficient understanding of science to grasp these relatively simple concepts, you have no business voting. We live in an age where a well-informed science-savvy populace is a critical necessity for policies that make rational sense to be implemented by government, and for representatives who are themselves informed and rational to be elected. Topic disclaimer: I believe my remarks to be in the "civics" vein, not the forbidden "politics". I agree with everything you've said here, above. Working the education field I work very hard at trying to turn out knowledgeable and wise children for the future. And in general, I think we'll be okay. Scott
Monty Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) On 3/18/2015 at 5:58 PM, Harry P. said: Same one I missed. I thought the answer was hydrogen. I missed that one and the one about solar radiation. You answered 11 of 13 questions correctly. You scored better than 75% of the public, below 15% and the same as 10%. Edited March 18, 2015 by Monty
tubbs Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 ha, I know where I stand and it would not be anywhere were you guys are and I applaud you all. I was never at the head of the class. now, do they have one of those tests for "common sense"?
Jantrix Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 On 3/18/2015 at 5:58 PM, Harry P. said: Same one I missed. I thought the answer was hydrogen. Ditto. 12 of 13 for me too.
Greg Myers Posted March 18, 2015 Author Posted March 18, 2015 Ok class one more, http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine-quiz.htm
Snake45 Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 You answered 13 of 13 questions correctly. You scored better than 93% of the public and the same as 7%. Got them all, even though one was more political than scientific. But I knew the answer they wanted, even though it's an opinion, not necessarily a fact.
Snake45 Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 On 3/18/2015 at 8:20 PM, Greg Myers said: Ok class one more, http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine-quiz.htm You Scored: 10 out of 10 Well of course I did!
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) 10/10. Surprise surprise. I think this was taught in grade 6 science class when I was a lad. Edited March 18, 2015 by Harry P.
Harry P. Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 That one was very easy... sort of Auto Shop 101. I got 'em all... PS: Bill... I edited your post. You shouldn't post hints here, it ruins it for others who want to take the quiz.
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