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