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Science is a body of...
knowledge based on the study of nature
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Types of sciences include:
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science
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Essential characteristics of science=
Inquiry
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inquiry:
development of explanations
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Process rooted in
unbiased observations and experimentation
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Science relies on
evidence
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Theory:
an explanation of a natural phenomenon supported by many observations and experiments over time
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2 most important biology theories:
Cell theory, theory of evolution
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Both theories are based on
countless observations and investigations, have extensive supporting evidence, and enable accurate predictions.
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Physiognomy:
Judging someones character or personality based on physical features.
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Pseudoscience:
areas if study that try to imitate science, often driven by cultural or commercial goals.
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Pseudoscience do not provide
science-based explanations of the natural world
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Research results in a constant reevaluation...
of what is known which often leads to new knowledge that scientists then evaluate.
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Challenges accepts
theories
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Scientists welcome debate about one anothers ideas to
validate their experiments
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Sciences advance by
accommodating new informations as it is discovered
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Observations of data that are not consistent with current scientific understanding
are of interest to scientists
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inconsistencies lead to
further investigations
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All scientists use
standard experimental procedures to come to a conclusion
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Peer Review:
experimental practices and results are evaluated by other scientist.
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Scientists use the same measurement
system to repeat another experiements
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Forensics:
applies science to legal interest
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Science literacy:
Basic understanding of science and its processes with reasoning and thinking skills.
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