Scientific Knowledge Flashcards
Nature of Science
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Types of Scientific Explanations
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theories, models, laws
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Scientific Theory
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a well supported explanation about the natural world eg: plate tectonics
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Scientific Model
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a representation of something in the natural world eg: maps
4
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Scientific Law
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describes the basic principle of nature that always occurs under certain conditions, Every branch of science has its own scientific laws,
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What makes a good scientific knowledge
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those that are able to adapt to explain new observations
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What makes a good source
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those that come from governmental agencies eg: NASA or university
