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The Process of Science - Definition: - A way of understanding natural phenomena using testable explanations. It is a constant search for
better explanations through questioning, observation, and experimentation.
Key Concepts - Observation: - Any inform...
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The Process of Science
- Definition:
- A way of understanding natural phenomena using testable explanations. It is a constant search for
better explanations through questioning, observation, and experimentation.
Key Concepts
- Observation:
- Any information gathered by at least one of your senses.
- Inference:
- An assumption based on observations and past experiences.
- Data:
- Observations and measurements collected during investigations and experiments.
- Evidence:
- The product of data analysis and interpretation; supports conclusions.
- Fact:
- An observation confirmed repeatedly by many critical observers.
- Theory:
- Powerful explanations for a wide range of phenomena. Accepted theories must survive rigorous
testing and be supported by multiple lines of evidence.
- Hypothesis:
, - A tentative, testable explanation for a narrow set of phenomena.
- Prediction:
- The expected outcome based on the hypothesis.
Criteria to Identify Science
1. Consistency:
- Results of repeated observations/experiments are reasonably the same.
2. Natural:
- A natural cause must explain why or how an event occurs.
3. Observable:
- The event can be observed and explained.
4. Predictable:
- The natural cause can make specific predictions that can be tested.
5. Testability:
- The phenomenon can be tested and potentially falsified.
6. Tentative:
- Scientific knowledge is subject to change based on new evidence.
Nature of Science
- Non-Linear Process:
- Science is complex and iterative, involving constant problem-solving and revision of predictions. No
single scientific method is universally followed.
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