Introduction to Science Quiz

Definition of Science

• Systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe.

Branches of Science

1. Natural Sciences

   • Focus on the natural world.
   • Includes:
     • Physics: Study of matter, energy, and the fundamental forces of nature.
     • Chemistry: Study of substances, their properties, reactions, and the changes they undergo.
     • Biology: Study of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

2. Formal Sciences

   • Focus on abstract concepts and theoretical systems.
   • Includes:
     • Mathematics: Study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns.
     • Logic: Study of reasoning and argumentation.
     • Computer Science: Study of computation, algorithms, and information systems.

3. Social Sciences

   • Study of human behavior and societies.
   • Includes:
     • Psychology: Study of the mind and behavior.
     • Sociology: Study of society, social institutions, and social relationships.
     • Economics: Study of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

Scientific Method

• Process for experimentation and observation.

1. Observation: Identify a phenomenon or problem.
2. Question: Formulate a question based on observations.
3. Hypothesis: Develop a testable prediction.
4. Experimentation: Conduct experiments to test the hypothesis.
5. Analysis: Analyze data from experiments.
6. Conclusion: Draw conclusions based on data.
7. Communication: Share results with the scientific community.

Characteristics of Science

• Empirical: Based on observation and experimentation.
• Repeatable: Experiments and results can be reproduced.
• Falsifiable: Hypotheses can be proven wrong.
• Progressive: Builds upon previous knowledge and theories.

Importance of Science

• Advances technology and medicine.
• Informs public policy and decision-making.
• Enhances understanding of the natural world.
• Promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Definition of Science

• Science is a systematic approach that organizes knowledge through testable explanations and predictions about the universe.

Branches of Science

• Natural Sciences:

  • Study of the natural world, including:
    • Physics: Examines matter, energy, and fundamental forces.
    • Chemistry: Investigates substances, properties, reactions, and changes.
    • Biology: Explores living organisms and their environmental interactions.

• Formal Sciences:

  • Focus on abstract concepts and theories, including:
    • Mathematics: Concerns numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns.
    • Logic: Analyzes reasoning and argumentation techniques.
    • Computer Science: Studies computation, algorithms, and information systems.

• Social Sciences:

  • Examines human behavior and social structures, including:
    • Psychology: Studies the mind and behavioral patterns.
    • Sociology: Investigates society and social relationships.
    • Economics: Explores the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

Scientific Method

• A systematic process for experimentation and observation, comprising:
  • Observation: Recognizing a phenomenon or issue.
  • Question: Asking questions based on observations.
  • Hypothesis: Creating a testable prediction.
  • Experimentation: Testing the hypothesis through experiments.
  • Analysis: Evaluating data collected from experiments.
  • Conclusion: Drawing conclusions informed by data.
  • Communication: Sharing findings with the scientific community.

Characteristics of Science

• Empirical: Reliant on observation and experimentation for validation.
• Repeatable: Experiments and results must be reproducible.
• Falsifiable: Hypotheses can be disproven.
• Progressive: Builds on prior knowledge and established theories.

Importance of Science

• Drives advancements in technology and medicine.
• Informs public policy and plays a role in decision-making processes.
• Enhances comprehension of the natural world.
• Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.