Chapter 1 Objectives Define science. Describe the branches of science. Differentiate between a hypothesis and a theory. Identify the steps of the scientific method.
Science – process that uses facts to solve problems Chemistry composition of matter Biology life Physics motion Earth Science Earth processes and its place in space
Earth Science Geology Meteorology Astronomy Oceanography Earth processes Meteorology weather Astronomy space Oceanography ocean
Terms Commonly Used in Science Hypothesis An educated ‘explanation and prediction’ Theory An explanation based on facts Law Describes what happens (not how)
The Scientific Method Observe/Identify a problem Research Develop a hypothesis Design an experiment Collect and organize data Analyze Data Conclusion