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What is a crucial element that scientists must embrace when established theories become tenuous?
What is a crucial element that scientists must embrace when established theories become tenuous?
- Strict adherence to classical physics
- Reliance on preconceived notions
- Unquestioning acceptance of existing knowledge
- Embracing uncertainty and questioning assumptions (correct)
Quantum mechanics reinforced classical physics without requiring a significant shift in thinking.
Quantum mechanics reinforced classical physics without requiring a significant shift in thinking.
False (B)
What is the primary aim of experiments and observations in scientific exploration?
What is the primary aim of experiments and observations in scientific exploration?
To reinforce or challenge existing knowledge.
The scientific method is described as a reliable _____ that continuously drives the pursuit of truth.
The scientific method is described as a reliable _____ that continuously drives the pursuit of truth.
What does science compel humanity to do?
What does science compel humanity to do?
Science is primarily a collection of established facts rather than a dynamic process.
Science is primarily a collection of established facts rather than a dynamic process.
What allows the unknown to become known in scientific research?
What allows the unknown to become known in scientific research?
Scientists had to abandon _____ notions and embrace uncertainty to understand quantum mechanics.
Scientists had to abandon _____ notions and embrace uncertainty to understand quantum mechanics.
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Why is science described as a vibrant and ever-evolving tapestry?
Why is science described as a vibrant and ever-evolving tapestry?
The pursuit of science is solely based on accepting current understandings without further questioning.
The pursuit of science is solely based on accepting current understandings without further questioning.
What should scientists do when connections to established theories become tenuous?
What should scientists do when connections to established theories become tenuous?
Science is not just a collection of established facts, but a _____ process.
Science is not just a collection of established facts, but a _____ process.
What is the role of skepticism in the questions asked during scientific research?
What is the role of skepticism in the questions asked during scientific research?
The scientific method discourages the challenging of vast tapestry of knowledge.
The scientific method discourages the challenging of vast tapestry of knowledge.
What collective feeling did quantum mechanics bring to the scientific community?
What collective feeling did quantum mechanics bring to the scientific community?
Each experiment and observation aims to _____ or _____ the vast tapestry of knowledge.
Each experiment and observation aims to _____ or _____ the vast tapestry of knowledge.
Match the action and the description.
Match the action and the description.
What does the relentless quest for truth ensure?
What does the relentless quest for truth ensure?
Science encourages humanity to look beyond the certainties of today.
Science encourages humanity to look beyond the certainties of today.
Flashcards
Beauty of Science
Beauty of Science
The capacity to question, seek evidence, and prove or disprove assumptions.
Paradigm Shift
Paradigm Shift
A shift in thinking that requires abandoning preconceived notions and embracing uncertainty.
Scientific Method
Scientific Method
A reliable engine in science that continuously drives the pursuit of truth through rigorous research.
Science as a Process
Science as a Process
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Tenuous Connections
Tenuous Connections
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Aim of Scientific Exploration
Aim of Scientific Exploration
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Scientific Inquiry
Scientific Inquiry
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Study Notes
- Science serves to solidify our grasp of the world, acting as a stable reference point.
- Established scientific theories can sometimes become uncertain, requiring scientists to move beyond mere acceptance.
- The beauty of science lies in its ability to question, seek evidence, and test assumptions.
- Quantum mechanics is an example that caused a major shift in understanding.
- The transition to quantum mechanics from classical physics required a change in thinking.
- Scientists had to let go of old assumptions and accept uncertainty to grasp new concepts.
- Scientific experiments and observations either support or challenge existing knowledge.
- The scientific method is a dependable tool that drives humanity's quest for truth.
- Research transforms the unknown into the known by answering questions with data.
- Science is a dynamic process, not just a collection of facts.
- Science pushes humanity to test current certainties and accept new findings when evidence is presented.
- The pursuit of truth ensures that science is a continuously developing field.
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