1. Chapter 1
Scientific Research

2. Scientific Research Pure Research
This is research for the sake of research.
Investigators may be researching a topic because it interests them
Knowledge for the sake of knowledge

3. Scientific Research Applied Research
Research to solve a specific problem

4. Scientific Research Chance Discoveries (“Ta Da” Moments)
These are chance discoveries
Sometimes made by accident or through the process of researching something else

5. Science and Society Ethics Moral principles and values held by humans
Used by scientists to lead experiments and how they are to be conducted

6. Science and Society Can Science Answer All Questions?
Short Answer, No!
Any questions that are subjective cannot be answered
Good versus Evil
Ugly versus Beautiful

7. Science and Society Can Technology Solve All Problems?
Short Answer: No!
Technology is the application of scientific research to society’s needs and problems
There have been great advances made, but there are always limitations