1-1 What is Science? What Science Is and Is Not Science-organized way of gathering & analyzing evidence about the natural world. Goal of Science-provide natural explanation, understand patterns & make predictions. Science constantly changes.
2. Scientific Methodology Observation (use senses)-noticing & describing events/processes & Ask questions
Inference-logical interpretation Hypothesis-scientific explanation
Designing A Controlled Experiment-use a control group to compare results. Variables Independent (manipulated)- the “man” changed variable (deliberately changed). Dependent (responding)-what you see change.
Collecting & Analyzing Data Data-gathered from observation Quantitative- numbers Qualitative-descriptive
Drawing Conclusions
P10 1.2 Science in Context
Exploration & Discovery: Where Ideas Come From What are 4 Scientific Attitudes that help generate new ideas?
Scientific Attitudes Curiosity Skepticism Open-Mindedness Creativity
P11 Scientific investigations arise from: Practical problems Often using Technology
P12 Communicating Results: Reviewing & Sharing Ideas Communication is an important part of science. Scientists review & evaluate one another’s work to ensure accuracy. Results from one study may lead to new ideas & further studies.
Why is peer review important? Allows researchers to share ideas & to test and evaluate each other’s work..
Sharing knowledge & new ideas is important because it brings the information to the world.
P13 Scientific Theory-what is it? Well tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations & hypotheses and that enables scientists to make accurate predictions about new situations.
P14 Science & Society Science both influences society & is influenced by society.
Q: What is the relationship between science & society? A: Using science involves understanding its context in society and its limitations.
Science must: Consider Ethics & Morality(give examples) Avoid Bias- Which is a point of view that is personal. (give examples). Be understood.
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