Module 2: The Scientific Method and the Nature of Science

Question 1

Pure Science is more related to ________ and ________ to understand the nature of the universe.

Answer 1

Theories and predictions

Question 2

Pure science deals with the study of natural phenomena through _________ and experimentation.

Answer 2

Observation and experimentation

Question 3

What is the scientific method?

Answer 3

Systemic way of research

Question 4

is the basic process on how information is gathered in Science through the use our physical senses.

Answer 4

Observation

Question 5

is a logical and plausible explanation of certain facts or observations and provides a basis for experimentation.

Answer 5

Hypothesis

Question 6

are systematic tests that are carried out to test the hypothesis.

Answer 6

Experiments

Question 7

is a well-established hypothesis. This is an explanation of the general principles of certain phenomena with considerable evidence or facts to support it. Theory is also known as a model, as it provides explanation to a natural phenomenon.

Answer 7

Theory

Question 8

is a statement of natural phenomena to which no exceptions are known under given conditions. A law is not an explanation. It is an absolute truth and is usually stated in a mathematical expression.

Answer 8

Law