1.2 notes Flashcards

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Science is a body of…

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knowledge based on the study of nature

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Types of sciences include:

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Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science

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Essential characteristics of science=

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Inquiry

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inquiry:

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development of explanations

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Process rooted in

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unbiased observations and experimentation

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Science relies on

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evidence

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Theory:

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an explanation of a natural phenomenon supported by many observations and experiments over time

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2 most important biology theories:

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Cell theory, theory of evolution

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Both theories are based on

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countless observations and investigations, have extensive supporting evidence, and enable accurate predictions.

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Physiognomy:

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Judging someones character or personality based on physical features.

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Pseudoscience:

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areas if study that try to imitate science, often driven by cultural or commercial goals.

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Pseudoscience do not provide

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science-based explanations of the natural world

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Research results in a constant reevaluation…

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of what is known which often leads to new knowledge that scientists then evaluate.

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Challenges accepts

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theories

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Scientists welcome debate about one anothers ideas to

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validate their experiments

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Sciences advance by

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accommodating new informations as it is discovered

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Observations of data that are not consistent with current scientific understanding

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are of interest to scientists

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inconsistencies lead to

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further investigations

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All scientists use

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standard experimental procedures to come to a conclusion

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Peer Review:

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experimental practices and results are evaluated by other scientist.

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Scientists use the same measurement

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system to repeat another experiements

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Forensics:

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applies science to legal interest

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Science literacy:

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Basic understanding of science and its processes with reasoning and thinking skills.

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Many issues faced everyday related to biology:

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drugs, alcohol, tobacco, AIDS, cancer, eating disorders.