Why is knowledge about how nature works so tentative?
New discoveries are being made, new evidence is presented and new observations are made to change our knowledge of the world.
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Think of three to four questions that science cannot answer.
Bottom-line, your questions should not be scientifically testable.
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What might cause a 350-year old theory to change?
New scientific discoveries, observations, and new technology.
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What is the driving force of science?
Ignorance or to learn more about the natural world.
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What is the goal of Science?
To understand the natural world.
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What must be true of all scientific answers?
They must be testable
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Why is it best to avoid using the word "truth" in science?
Truth means many things to many different people so one definition is impossible.
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What are observations?
Information gained directly through the 5 senses about the natural world
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Is disagreement among scientists a good thing?
Yes, it leads to discussions and collaboration which helps to increase the likelihood that proposed scientific ideas are actually correct.
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Is there a true scientific method?
No, science can be learned many different ways; experiments, studying the past, group discussions and others.
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Why is evidence so important?
Without evidence there is nothing to support scientific claims that are made.
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Can facts change?
Yes, new agreed upon observations or techniques can change them.
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What is Mr. White's favorite baseball team?
The St. Louis Cardinals
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What does science help us do with natural illusions?
Science explains illusions with evidence and observations.
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Are miracles scientific? Why or why not?
Miracles are not scientific because they are not testable.
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Put the following terms in order from most reliable to least reliable: Hypothesis, Fact, Theory, Law
Theory, Law, Hypothesis, Fact
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How is the game of Badminton like science?
Both have rules that must be followed to be done correctly
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How many galloping unicorns can fit on your eyelash?
We will never know because this question is not scientifically testable.
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What are the 6 Rules of Science?
Science can only answer questions about the natural world
Scientific answers must be based on observations
Scientific answers do not involve the supernatural
Scientific explanations must be testable
Scientific answers can change
Scientific answers become stronger with different line of evidence and different types of evidencce
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How do scientists test possible explanations?
They try to disprove them with observations and experiments.
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What is a hypothesis?
A tentative explanation to a problem or question about the natural world.
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Why is your family doctor not a scientist in most cases?
The family doctor just applies science, she or he does not make any new discoveries.
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Why is Science important? (4 Reasons)
You need to understand Science to become smart consumers and not easily fooled by those who misuse science
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Science helps to make the world a better place through medical discoveries, environmental improvements and technology
Science helps us to become critical thinks who seek answers based o claims and evidence