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What is the primary focus of science?
What is the primary focus of science?
- The analysis of historical events and cultural trends
- The development of new technologies and inventions
- The study of human behavior and society
- The systematic study of the physical and natural world (correct)
What is the main goal of a scientist's research?
What is the main goal of a scientist's research?
- To prove a particular theory or hypothesis
- To develop new products and services
- To gather a better understanding of how the world works (correct)
- To make predictions about future events
What distinguishes different types of scientists?
What distinguishes different types of scientists?
- The object of research and some methods (correct)
- Their area of specialization and job title
- Their laboratory equipment and facilities
- Their level of education and experience
What is a key aspect of the scientific method?
What is a key aspect of the scientific method?
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What is the essential activity of a scientist?
What is the essential activity of a scientist?
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Study Notes
What is Science?
- Systematic study of the physical and natural world
- Involves observation, experimentation, and testing of theories against evidence
What is a Scientist?
- A person who researches and examines the world to gather a better understanding of how it works
- Various types of scientists, differing in object of research and methods used
- All scientists perform similar work, aiming to gain knowledge and understanding
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