Which Science and Engineering Practice involves obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information?

• A. Asking questions
• B. Constructing explanations
• C. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
• D. Planning experiments

Answer: (C)

This question tests a science and engineering practice centered on handling information—finding sources, judging their reliability, and clearly sharing what’s learned. The best choice names exactly that activity: obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information. It captures information literacy in science: gathering data from sources, assessing credibility and relevance, and presenting conclusions with evidence and appropriate communication.

Think of what this practice involves in action: reading scientific reports or articles, comparing findings across sources, and summarizing or communicating results to others with clear reasoning. The other practices focus on different skills—formulating questions to guide inquiry, designing and planning experiments, or building explanations from evidence—so they’re not describing the same information-handling emphasis.