Scientific Method Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is Biology?
A
the study of life
2
Q
Where does the word science come from?
A
Latin ‘sciencia’ meaning knowledge
3
Q
What is applied science?
A
Technology
4
Q
What is the scientific method?
A
knowledge obtained via research, observation, experimentation
created by Sir Francis Bacon
5
Q
What are the types of scientific reasoning?
A
- Inductive reasoning: inferring a conclusion via hypotheses, descriptive science
- Deductive reasoning: prediction based on a premise, hypothesis based
