lec 1.1

Question 1

Technology

Answer 1

refers to the practical application of scientific techniques and principles.

Question 2

Scientific Thinking

Answer 2

is logical, strives for objectivity, and values evidence over all other ways of discovering the truth.

Question 3

Natural World

Answer 3

means the observable universe around us—that which can be seen or measured or detected in some way by humans.

Question 4

Scientific Method

Answer 4

is the process that generates scientific knowledge.

Question 5

Scientific Hypothesis

Answer 5

is an educated guess that seeks to explain observations of nature.

Question 6

When a hypothesis is tested and upheld, it is said to be

Answer 6

supported (We can be relatively confident with it.)

Question 7

The test is declared (?) when a test neither supports nor refutes a hypothesis.

Answer 7

inconclusive

Question 8

An absolute requirement of the scientific method is

Answer 8

that evidence must be based on observations or experiments or both.

Question 9

Peer review

Answer 9

is the main protection against bias.