I missed the one about the gases in the earth's atmosphere.

Yeah, pretty easy.

Which gas is most common in the atmosphere?
I thought it was hydrogen..
But only 20% of humanoids know the answer, anyway.
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but not in Earth's atmosphere.

I feel MUCH better and not so dumb.
I'll drink to that.
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Don't feel wounded.

I've been busy.



And my wounds are more mythological than psychological.

Who's going to chicken out first?

It is surprising to me that it is nitrogen.

they were easy. The Christian Science Monitor had a quiz that was far more complex. It led me to read more science and tech and review some things.

I'm shocked!

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%.

You scored better than 93% of the public and the same as 7%.


Yeah, that's pretty easy. Most folks around here should do well as most are well educated.

(hope so! got a PhD in chemistry!)

we score way higher than the general public.

Pretty basic stuff imo.

You scored better than 93% of the public and the same as 7%.

I might understand some people not knowing that nitrogen is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere, but all other questions were "gimmes".

11 out of 13.. I thought Hydrogen was one answer but it was Nitrogen. Figured since the Ocean is H20..and there was a bunch of it, that had to be it. Guess not.

You're right -extremely easy. I wonder how a 5th-grade would do?

know that an electron is smaller than an atom. What are we teaching?????

Are the MIT grads in this video:

It is all about math and science. Where engineers get their practical techniques is doing things like SAE Baja Car or Solar Power Car or 1/4" scale tractor pull for example. In High School our students are involved in building robots for competition - you learn so much from doing that. Unfortunately engineers already take a very rigorous academic load with limited opportunities inside the curriculum to get basic skills (the university my daughter is attending next year seems to have a very good sophomore design course). Employers look for the Baja Car etc experience along with prior internships to build those skills. SAE has some scholarships set aside for those in High School that have demonstrated a commitment to the practical aspects of vehicle engineering.

Engineering really should be five years but who can afford that in today's world. My daughter needs more seasoning in practical skills which I hope she will get from an internship this summer prior to going off to college for Mechanical Engineering. My employer has an early talent program, and she would be a strong candidate for that program (she will be entering college as a second semester sophomore).

I missed the chemical reaction question. I picked rusting nails.

I said sugar dissolving. Now that I think of it, is sugar dissolving a MIXTURE?

edit: It's coming back to me, high school chemistry. The lesson on mixtures versus compounds. It's nice to know I retained some things

I'm happy with 12 out of 13.

But it really wasn't a TRUE science test.

Where were the questions about Jesus and the dinosaurs!

I got all 13, and you've spent most of the day trying to point out what a dumbass I am.

I don't know how anyone can get less than that.

I picked rusting nails.

Like i get on my fourth graders for doing at least weekly.

because that's the right answer

Too easy.

13 out of 13.

The fact that only 37% scored 10 or more is somewhat terrifying....

that I'm surprised so few got all of them.

Then again, a shockingly high number of people in this country think the sun revolves around the earth.

And i'm a dumb ass so what does that say about 85% below that,

Even if you slept through half of 8th grade earth science, you should get them all right.

It's hard for me to imagine who would take that test and not know the answers.

Science and Technology Knowledge Quiz Results
You answered 13 of 13 questions correctly.

You scored better than 93% of the public and the same as 7%.

It was an easy quiz and intentionally so, I think. Most of the questions were things that people either learn in public school or pick up in day to day life. The scary thing is how many people miss so many of the answers.

We are woefully behind in science knowledge. As a science nut and a former clinical microbiologist, it is very, very sad.

... but I admit I wasn't 100% sure about the sunscreen question

It was an easy test, though.

13/13

I learned most of it in middle school. Of course I am 65 though.

It was a pretty easy quiz. A lot of the questions were way too easy.

The trend seems to be the more education one received the greater # of answers correct.

feel ....

than the average American. If only that rubberband could vote!

Unbelievable that that's the 93rd percentile. We are truly fucked in this country.

but these were easy, and I got them all right.

Disturbing.

In the results.

Those that vote in the greatest percentages are the least scientifically knowledgeable.

That's scary... especially with respect to issues like climate change.

Explains why teabaggers win more than they should.

Easy quiz.

And if a dullard like me can do that and still beat 93% of the population, you know we're well and truly screwed.

I think I'll run for Congress. Or maybe King.

It took me about a minute to get through the test.

However general basic fundamental real science and engineering is different than general knowledge. Mathematics is the language of science and the calculus is a basic tool. A very good combination of intuitive visual with an endless capability of mathematical relations is what it takes to master the science and math. I’ m still learning.

Understanding the fundamental theorem of calculus was an extraordinary time for me. One of the most difficult was the trigonometry part. When students figure out that within the integrand it actually is a mental construction of analytic geometry related to an incredible array of vector forces. The derivative point, then lines, or plains, are transformed into areas of surface, cones, solids, and volumes. Being able to transform from the derivative point to area and back is a true sense of understanding needing careful attention.

Unless, of course you have a computer program to do it.

Now with the interest in all this Meta data stuff some of my research is back to studies in logic probability and statistics also to “verify to trust” a finding.

We heard that before, re-gain your trust. Drawing some conclusion that the political rhetoric in use widely by our contemporary Journalist and politicians is what is called the Conditional Double Negative. By many intellectuals considered unacceptable to in modern language. Conditional double negatives proliferated before the sixteenth century. About that time was the tyranny plus era. Good reason to consider it annoying.

As an example of the Double Negative is what some consider a brilliant quote by Groucho Marx for those who remember this was a classic comedian saying what can be considered a triple negative.

Groucho Marx said “ I can not say that I do not disagree with you.”

If you follow the logic this author says it means
“I disagree with you”

This has to be the best political phrase one can use to weasel out of anything. Maybe that is what they used to use!!!

Back to the Meta mathematical stuff write later…

which is surprising to me as I'm not a science person. The quiz was quite simple, as I was able to answer it based on what I recall from high school or the news. Which makes it to me pretty scary how little Americans must know about science.

... explain a LOT.

Americans don't know shit about science. That explains their views on Climate Change, etc