Lecture 1

Question 1

Fact

Answer 1

scientific meaning confirmed observation. Can be changed

Question 2

Theory

Answer 2

Substantiated explanation (supported with evidence). Can be changed but unlikely

Question 3

Law

Answer 3

A descriptive generalization doesn’t explain why. Laws can be used to make predictions. Laws describe but don’t explain.

Question 4

Proof

Answer 4

No meaning, because all science is tentative (not finalized / can be subjected to change)
-nothing in science can be proven.
-just evidence to prove something.

Question 5

Hypothesis

Answer 5

-statement that is capable of being falsified

Question 6

Scientific Method

Answer 6

No such thing as scientific method. Scientists use different ways of generating evidence based understanding.

Question 7

Model

Answer 7

A tool (physical, conceptual, or mathematical) that is used to advance scientific understanding of a phenomenon by the user of the tool. (Advancing understanding)

Question 8

Argument

Answer 8

The use of claims, evidence, and reasoning to convince others. (Something should be supportive)
-Different from explanation to causingly describe what is happening.