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Which branch of science studies the natural world and its phenomena?
What is the first step in the scientific method?
What is a well-substantiated explanation for a set of phenomena?
Who developed the theory of evolution through natural selection?
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What is the purpose of a control in an experiment?
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Which branch of science deals with the study of formal systems and languages?
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What is a statement that describes a consistent pattern or relationship?
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Who discovered the elements polonium and radium and pioneered radioactivity research?
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Study Notes
Branches of Science
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Natural Sciences:
- Study of natural world and its phenomena
- Includes: biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, astronomy
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Formal Sciences:
- Study of formal systems and languages
- Includes: mathematics, logic, computer science
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Social Sciences:
- Study of human behavior and social structures
- Includes: psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, political science
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Applied Sciences:
- Practical application of scientific knowledge
- Includes: engineering, medicine, agriculture, technology
Scientific Method
- Observation: Identify a problem or phenomenon
- Hypothesis: Formulate a possible explanation
- Prediction: Make predictions based on the hypothesis
- Experimentation: Test the hypothesis through experimentation
- Analysis: Analyze the data collected during experimentation
- Conclusion: Draw conclusions based on the analysis
Key Scientific Concepts
- Theory: A well-substantiated explanation for a set of phenomena
- Law: A statement that describes a consistent pattern or relationship
- Hypothesis: A proposed explanation for a phenomenon
- Variable: A factor that can be changed or manipulated in an experiment
- Control: A standard against which other results are compared
Famous Scientists
- Isaac Newton: Developed laws of motion and universal gravitation
- Albert Einstein: Developed theory of relativity and famous equation E=mc²
- Charles Darwin: Developed theory of evolution through natural selection
- Marie Curie: Discovered elements polonium and radium, pioneered radioactivity research
- Galileo Galilei: Made significant contributions to physics, mathematics, and astronomy
Branches of Science
- Natural Sciences study the natural world and its phenomena, including biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, and astronomy.
- Formal Sciences examine formal systems and languages, encompassing mathematics, logic, and computer science.
- Social Sciences focus on human behavior and social structures, comprising psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, and political science.
- Applied Sciences involve the practical application of scientific knowledge, including engineering, medicine, agriculture, and technology.
Scientific Method
- Scientific inquiry begins with Observation, where a problem or phenomenon is identified.
- A Hypothesis is then formulated as a possible explanation.
- Predictions are made based on the hypothesis.
- Experimentation involves testing the hypothesis through experimentation.
- Analysis of data collected during experimentation is crucial.
- Conclusion involves drawing conclusions based on the analysis.
Key Scientific Concepts
Theories and Laws
- A Theory is a well-substantiated explanation for a set of phenomena.
- A Law is a statement that describes a consistent pattern or relationship.
Hypotheses and Variables
- A Hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon.
- A Variable is a factor that can be changed or manipulated in an experiment.
Experimental Control
- A Control is a standard against which other results are compared.
Famous Scientists
- Isaac Newton developed laws of motion and universal gravitation.
- Albert Einstein developed the theory of relativity and the famous equation E=mc².
- Charles Darwin developed the theory of evolution through natural selection.
- Marie Curie discovered elements polonium and radium, pioneering radioactivity research.
- Galileo Galilei made significant contributions to physics, mathematics, and astronomy.
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This quiz covers the different branches of science, including natural sciences, formal sciences, social sciences, and applied sciences. It includes topics such as biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, psychology, sociology, and more.
