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Characteristics of Science and Variables
Terms
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What is the characteristics of science? (3)
What is testable, principle of falsifiability, and hypothesis
100
What is Pseudoscience?
What is anything that claims to be scientific but does not meet the standards of science/ "fake" science
200
What are 2 types of hypothesis?
What is generalizing and explanatory?
200
What is an example of pseudoscience?
What is astrology
300
What is the principle of falsifiability?
What is the ability in science that something can be proven wrong?
300
What does supernatural mean?
What is above nature
400
What is the difference between independent and dependent variable?
IV- Manipulated DV- Responds
400
What is the difference between a law/principle and a theory?
Law- Describes and come from very general principles Theory- Explains
500
What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?
Qualitative- Describe using words Quantitative- Describe using numbers
500
What are the 4 scientific categories for science?
What is fact, law, observation, and theory