what is science conptt
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Definition
Science does: study of the problems of the
natural world that can be understood by using
the processes of science.
Science does not: have the answers to all of the
questions in the universe, or the solutions to all
human problems
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Philosophy
Religion
Technology
Discussion with teammates,
take notes: What are they? Why
would people confuse them?
Science is based on 6 things!!!
Consistent:
Performed/repeated by competent investigators
1. Green plants will grow towards the sun
2. Walking under a ladder will cause a bad luck
Observable:
Event being studied can be observed and explained senses
1. Some plants eat meat
2. Extraterrestrial beings have visited Earth
Natural:
Natural cause must be used to explain why or how the naturally
occurring events.
1. Green plants convert sunlight into energy
2. Ms. P grades based on your energy color aura
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Predictable:
Natural causes explained by specific predictions
HYPOTHESIS!!!
1. Without sunlight green plants will die.
2. If you are a Scorpio, then your horoscope for today is…
Testable:
Can be tested through the processes of science
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY (METHOD)
1. The Bermuda Triangle causes ships and planes to sink
Life comes from life and cannot come from non-life.
Tentative:
Scientific theories can be changed and revised.
Can be proved WRONG!
List 3 theories in science that have changed!!!!