Section 1.2: The Nature of Science Flashcards
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science
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the body of knowledge based on the study of nature
2
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how is pseudoscience different than science
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pseudoscience requires little research and usually does not welcome new research and questions (cultural beliefs)
3
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peer reveiw
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the process by which the procedures and results of an experiment are evaluated by other related scientists who conduct similar research
4
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metric system
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a system that uses units with divisions that are powers of ten
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SI
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the International System of Units
6
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forensics
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applies science to matters of legal interest
7
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ethics
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a set of moral principles or values
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