Historical Context
The Greek ἐπιστήμη translates into this in Latin
Scientias
x + 12 = 55
x=43
2,500 m
This is the system of units commonly used outside the United States
Metric (SI) System
How many significant figures are there in
0.000 000 055 430
5
This Renaissance philosopher was the first to propose the scientific method
Sir Francis Bacon
3y - 8 = 10
y=6
0.00450 km
True value = 50.0
Set A: 49.8, 50.1, 49.9
Set B: 48.0, 52.0, 50.5
Which set is more precise?
Set A: 49.8, 50.1, 49.9
What is the answer in the appropriate number of significant figures?
12.5 + 3.42
15.9
These are the two ways to characterize science
Observation and experimentation
4z + 3 = 2z + 11
z=4
Convert 3.2 kg to mg
3,200,000 mg
True value = 12.00
Set A: 11.2, 11.3, 11.1
Set B: 11.95, 12.05, 12.00
Which set is more accurate?
Set B: 11.95, 12.05, 12.00
What is the answer in the appropriate number of significant figures?
2.5 × 3.42
8.6
A hypothesis must be phrase in this way
If, ... then ...
2(a + 4) = 5a - 4
a=4
Convert 72 km/h to m/s
20 m/s
Convert to scientific notation: 45,000
4.5*10^4
What is the answer in the appropriate number of significant figures?
45.60 - 3.7
41.9
Σοφία translates to this from Greek
Wisdom
2//3(b-6)+4=1/2
b=6
4,800 kg/m3
Convert to standard form:
3.4*10^5
340,000
What is the answer in the appropriate number of significant figures?
18.25 ÷ 0.30
61