Nature of science Flashcards
Its root is the word “scientia,” which means “knowledge” in Latin
Science
It is also referred to as a collection of organized knowledge and facts that have
been supported by sensory evidence and personal experience.
Science
is an approach to comprehending the physical
universe that is based on observable data, logic, and repeated
experimentation.
Contemporary science
Specific to general, uses observation to arrive at a
general conclusion
Inductive thinking
It starts from general principle and predicts specific
results
Deductive thinking
Discovers fundamental process abilities as well as integrated process
skills that are shown through scientific research or investigation
Science as a process
Is a reasonable and coherent series of actions that
addresses worldly inquiries
Scientific method
an explanation based on many repeated observations during
experiments.
A theory
is a general statement that describes patterns in nature.
A law
It is multidisciplinary/diverse, collaborative, adaptable socially
relevant, and communicated or shared, all of which ensure accuracy
and understanding
Science as community or social endeavor