2.1

Question 1

use of systematic observations vs hit-or-miss observation

Answer 1

hit-or-miss: make conclusions BASED on whatever is happening AROUND US

Question 2

define science

Answer 2

word comes from “knowledge”, learn through systematic observation and experimentation. relies on observable & repeatable evidence

Question 3

define faith

Answer 3

belief that does not need proof or evidence

Question 4

define objectivity

Answer 4

base conclusions on facts, without influence of personal bias/emotion

Question 5

what is critical thinking

Answer 5

a skill to learn - ability to think clearly, rationally, and independently (good example on pg. 80-81)

Question 6

science uses careful observations to understand how ____ works and develops ______ based on those _______

Answer 6

something
theories
observations

Question 7

hypothesis: an inference based on prior _____ and _____ possibilities

Answer 7

a proposed explanation for a situation
=> evidence and possibilities

Question 8

what does a good hypothesis include?

Answer 8

links to concrete variables based on the theory
specific prediction(s)