Week 2

Question 1

Purpose of science ?

Answer 1

To acquire knowledge about the natural world.

In this sense, science is a bounded discipline. It is limited in the types of questions it can answer.

Question 2

What is scientific study based on ?

Answer 2

upon the assumption that the universe is orderly, reasonable, and testable.

Question 3

What kind of events do scientists deal with

Answer 3

Scientists deal with natural phenomena (events) which can be observed, measured, and tested by scientific methods; they must be able to use their
senses to observe (directly and/or indirectly) and evaluate.

Question 4

Is all evidence the result of scientific experiments ?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

Where does evidence come from ?

Answer 5

Evidence comes from
observations, measurements,
experiments, mathematical
models, etc.

Question 6

What is CONPTT

Answer 6

It is another way to think about the boundaries of science

Consitent
Observable
Natural
Predictable
TEstable
Tentative

Question 7

What is the scientific process

Answer 7

This is broader and more flexible than the scientific method. While it includes the steps of the scientific method, it acknowledges that science is not always linear. The process involves:

Iterative steps: Scientists may cycle back and forth between steps (e.g., revising hypotheses based on new data).

Collaboration: It emphasizes the role of the scientific community, peer review, and the constant refinement of ideas.

Ongoing research: The process may lead to further questioning and continued investigation rather than a final conclusion.

Question 8

What kind of conclusions does science produce ?

Answer 8

evidence-based conclusions