10 Questions
Biology is a branch of Formal Sciences.
False
The scientific method starts with a hypothesis.
False
A theory is a tentative explanation for a phenomenon.
False
A law is a descriptive statement of a natural phenomenon.
True
Measurement is a qualitative description of physical phenomena.
False
Psychology is a branch of Natural Sciences.
False
Engineering is a branch of Applied Sciences.
True
Sociology is the study of human behavior and mental processes.
False
A variable is a standard against which to compare experimental results.
False
Modeling involves the controlled manipulation of variables.
False
Study Notes
Branches of Science
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Natural Sciences: Study of natural phenomena and laws of nature
- Biology: Study of living organisms and their interactions
- Chemistry: Study of composition, properties, and reactions of matter
- Physics: Study of matter, energy, and fundamental laws of the universe
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Formal Sciences: Study of formal systems and languages
- Mathematics: Study of numbers, quantities, and shapes
- Logic: Study of reasoning and argumentation
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Applied Sciences: Practical application of scientific knowledge
- Engineering: Design and development of solutions to practical problems
- Medicine: Application of scientific knowledge to health and wellness
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Social Sciences: Study of human behavior and social structures
- Psychology: Study of human behavior and mental processes
- Sociology: Study of human social structures and institutions
Scientific Method
- Observation: Identify a problem or question
- Hypothesis: Formulate a tentative explanation
- Prediction: Make a forecast based on the hypothesis
- Experimentation: Test the hypothesis through controlled observation
- Analysis: Interpret the data and draw conclusions
- Conclusion: Accept, reject, or modify the hypothesis
Scientific Tools and Techniques
- Measurement: Quantitative description of physical phenomena
- Observation: Qualitative description of physical phenomena
- Experimentation: Controlled manipulation of variables
- Modeling: Simplified representation of complex systems
- Simulation: Imitation of real-world systems or processes
Key Concepts
- Hypothesis: A tentative explanation for a phenomenon
- Theory: A well-substantiated explanation for a set of phenomena
- Law: A descriptive statement of a natural phenomenon
- Variable: A factor that can be changed or manipulated
- Control: A standard against which to compare experimental results
Branches of Science
- Natural Sciences study natural phenomena and laws of nature, consisting of:
- Biology (living organisms and interactions)
- Chemistry (composition, properties, and reactions of matter)
- Physics (matter, energy, and fundamental laws of the universe)
- Formal Sciences study formal systems and languages, consisting of:
- Mathematics (numbers, quantities, and shapes)
- Logic (reasoning and argumentation)
- Applied Sciences involve practical application of scientific knowledge, including:
- Engineering (design and development of solutions)
- Medicine (application to health and wellness)
- Social Sciences study human behavior and social structures, consisting of:
- Psychology (human behavior and mental processes)
- Sociology (human social structures and institutions)
Scientific Method
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Steps of the Scientific Method:
- Observation (identify a problem or question)
- Hypothesis (formulate a tentative explanation)
- Prediction (make a forecast based on the hypothesis)
- Experimentation (test the hypothesis through controlled observation)
- Analysis (interpret the data and draw conclusions)
- Conclusion (accept, reject, or modify the hypothesis)
Scientific Tools and Techniques
- Measurement: quantitatively describes physical phenomena
- Observation: qualitatively describes physical phenomena
- Experimentation: controlled manipulation of variables
- Modeling: simplified representation of complex systems
- Simulation: imitation of real-world systems or processes
Key Concepts
- Hypothesis: a tentative explanation for a phenomenon
- Theory: a well-substantiated explanation for a set of phenomena
- Law: a descriptive statement of a natural phenomenon
- Variable: a factor that can be changed or manipulated
- Control: a standard against which to compare experimental results
Learn about the different branches of science, including natural sciences, formal sciences, and applied sciences, and their respective fields of study.
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