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What is the primary goal of science?
What is the primary goal of science?
- To explore outer space.
- To create new technologies.
- To explain and predict natural phenomena. (correct)
- To improve human health.
Which of the following is a core principle of science?
Which of the following is a core principle of science?
- Subjective opinion.
- Anecdotal stories.
- Personal beliefs.
- Empirical evidence. (correct)
Which branch of science studies human behavior and societies?
Which branch of science studies human behavior and societies?
- Natural Sciences
- Applied Sciences
- Social Sciences (correct)
- Formal Sciences
What is the first step in the scientific method?
What is the first step in the scientific method?
What is the purpose of a scientific theory?
What is the purpose of a scientific theory?
What is a scientific law?
What is a scientific law?
Which unit is used to measure mass in the International System of Units (SI)?
Which unit is used to measure mass in the International System of Units (SI)?
Which of the following tools is used to observe small objects and structures?
Which of the following tools is used to observe small objects and structures?
What does the term 'scientific ethics' refer to?
What does the term 'scientific ethics' refer to?
What is the purpose of peer review in science?
What is the purpose of peer review in science?
Flashcards
What is Science?
What is Science?
A systematic way of acquiring knowledge about the natural world through observation and experimentation, aiming to explain and predict natural phenomena.
What is a Hypothesis?
What is a Hypothesis?
A testable explanation for a phenomenon or a problem, which forms the basis for experimentation.
What is a Scientific Theory?
What is a Scientific Theory?
A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, based on a large amount of evidence repeatedly tested and confirmed.
What is a Scientific Law?
What is a Scientific Law?
A descriptive statement or mathematical equation that reliably predicts phenomena under specific conditions, simpler and more focused than theories.
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What is the SI System?
What is the SI System?
The standard system of measurement used in science, including units like meter (m), kilogram (kg), and second (s).
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What is Peer Review?
What is Peer Review?
Evaluation of scientific work by experts in the same field to ensure quality and validity by identifying errors and biases.
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What is Physics?
What is Physics?
The study of matter, energy, and their interactions, including areas like classical mechanics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism.
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What is Chemistry?
What is Chemistry?
The study of matter and its properties, including atomic structure, chemical bonding, reactions, and the chemistry of living organisms.
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What is Biology?
What is Biology?
The study of life and living organisms, covering cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, anatomy, and physiology.
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What is Earth Science?
What is Earth Science?
The study of the Earth and its environment, including geology, meteorology, oceanography, astronomy, and environmental science.
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