Lecture 1: Process of Science

Question 1

evidence

Answer 1

reference to quantitative information.

Question 2

source

Answer 2

a scientific study published in a peer reviewed journal or organization that summarizes scientific studies.

Question 3

mechanism

Answer 3

precise, scientific explanation of how something works.

Question 4

belief perseverance

Answer 4

tendency to cling to your original belief even if new evidence contradicts it.