What is Science
Define Science
systematic study of natural events and conditions
Experiment vs observation
organized process vs process of obtaining information
theories
based on fact and evidence
What does science affect?
The way we think and live our lives
Empirical Evidence
observations and measurments
independent variable vs dependent variable
factor that is deliberately changed vs changes as a result of minipulating one or more independent variables
law
describes a specific relationship under given conditions in the natural world
Who contributes to science?
scientist and anyone who ask scientific questions
Scientist saw how well people responded to animals and imagined ___________ that these interactions might be helpful in therapy.
creatively
hypothesis
testable idea or explanation that leads to a scientific investigation
fieldwork
Name three characteristics of scientist that are important?
organized, logical, detailed oriented
pseudoscience
a belief or practice that is based on incorrectly applied scientific methods.
data
information gathered
Laboratory
where you collect data inside
What is involved in scientific work?
careful observation, curiosity, creativiety, logic, skepticism and objectivity
Scientific method
define problem, hypothesis, plan investigation, identify variables, collect and organize data, interpret data, draw conclusion
Into what three areas are the natural world divided?
Biology, geology and physical Science