Science Flashcards
____ the body of knowledge
Science
The term science is derived from the Latin word __, “to know” and,__ “knowledge”.
scire and scientia
A theory is an explanation of a natural phenomenon supported by many observations and experiments over time.The results are always the same.
Scientific theory
Most scientific fields are guided by research that results in a constant re-evaluation of what is known.
This re-evaluation often leads to new knowledge that scientists then evaluate.
Expand scientific knowledge
Scientists welcome debate about one another’s ideas.
Sciences advance by accommodating new information as it is discovered.
Challenge accepted theories
Observations or data that are not consistent with current scientific understanding are of interest to scientists.
These inconsistencies often lead to further investigations
Questions results
Science-based information makes claims based on a large amount of data and observations obtained from unbiased investigations and carefully controlled experimentation. Conclusions are reached from the evidence.
Test claims
Before it is made public, science-based information is reviewed by scientists’ peers. Peer review is a process by which the procedures used during an experiment and the results are evaluated by other scientists who are in the same field or who are conducting similar research.
Undergoes peer review
Scientists can repeat the work of others as part of a new experiment.
The metric system uses units with divisions that are powers of ten.
Uses metric system
Branches of science about Politics, Economics (History, Geography), Anthropology
Social science
Branches of science about Medicine, Engineering, Nursing, Architecture
Applied science
Branches of science about Physical Science, Biological Science (Microbiology, ZoologyBotany, Genetics),
Natural science
Branches of science about (Geology, Oceanography, Paleontology)
Earth science
