Lesson1 Flashcards
may be defined as the system of knowledge of the natural world gained through the scientific method. It was originally called “philosophy of the natural world” since it is stemmed from the ancient Greeks’ to know about nature. Thus, the first scientists were called “philosophers of nature.” They sought to discover the truth behind material things and natural things. It was the task of philosophers to observe the world and beyond, and to discover what makes materials the same and what makes them different.
SCIENCE
comes from the Greek words “tekhne” which means “art or craft”, and “logia”, which means “subject or interest.” Taken together, the term has come to mean the applications of what we know about nature” using scientific principles for the betterment of human situation
TECHNOLOGY
members share some mutual concern or interest, a common objective or common characteristics, often a common culture Links to an external site..
SOCIETY
is step- by- step method used to solve problems and explain phenomena. The development of the scientific method coincided with changes in philosophy underpinning scientific discovery, radically transforming the views of society about nature.
SICENTIFIC METHOD
A broad explanation that is widely accepted because it is supported by a great deal of evidence.
Scientific theory
A more overarching explanation of how nature works and why it exhibits certain characteristics
Scientific Theories
Are descriptions- often mathematical descriptions of natural phenomenon
Scientific Laws
______ Explain why we observedve what we do and _____ describe what happens
Theories; Law