Science in Context Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is the scientific method inspired by?
Scientific attitudes, communicating results, and science and society.
What are the four attitudes scientists must exhibit?
Curiosity, skepticism, open-mindedness, and creativity.
What do peer-review articles in science journals allow?
Other scientists to check research for accuracy and to replicate experiments to determine if a hypothesis can always be supported.
What is the definition of a theory?
A well-tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observation and hypotheses, and that enables scientists to make accurate predictions about new situations.
What is the definition of a law?
A generalization of a body of observations.
What is the definition of a principle?
A general agreement based on laws.
What is an example of a theory?
Theory of evolution
What is an example of a law?
Law of conservation of energy.
What is an example of a principle?
Bernoulli’s principle.
What is the definition of a bias?
A particular preference or point of view that is personal, rather than scientific.
What are some examples of a bias?
Personal taste, preference for someone or something, societal standards of beauty.
