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Science relies on subjective opinions rather than empirical data.
Science relies on subjective opinions rather than empirical data.
False (B)
Objectivity in science means observations should be free from personal bias.
Objectivity in science means observations should be free from personal bias.
True (A)
Reproducibility means experiments can be repeated to verify results.
Reproducibility means experiments can be repeated to verify results.
True (A)
Falsifiability implies that scientific theories cannot be proven wrong.
Falsifiability implies that scientific theories cannot be proven wrong.
Biology is a natural science.
Biology is a natural science.
Sociology is a formal science.
Sociology is a formal science.
A hypothesis is a testable explanation or prediction.
A hypothesis is a testable explanation or prediction.
Scientific laws are explanatory, while theories are descriptive.
Scientific laws are explanatory, while theories are descriptive.
Measurement is the process of assigning numerical values to physical quantities.
Measurement is the process of assigning numerical values to physical quantities.
The International System of Units (SI) provides a non-standardized set of units for measurements.
The International System of Units (SI) provides a non-standardized set of units for measurements.
Mass is measured in kilograms (kg).
Mass is measured in kilograms (kg).
Descriptive Statistics are used to make inferences about a population.
Descriptive Statistics are used to make inferences about a population.
The p-value represents the probability of obtaining results as extreme as, or more extreme than, those observed if the null hypothesis is correct.
The p-value represents the probability of obtaining results as extreme as, or more extreme than, those observed if the null hypothesis is correct.
Telescopes are used to observe distant objects in space.
Telescopes are used to observe distant objects in space.
Scientists should always report results that support their hypotheses, even if they aren't accurate.
Scientists should always report results that support their hypotheses, even if they aren't accurate.
Conflicts of interest should always be hidden to avoid bias.
Conflicts of interest should always be hidden to avoid bias.
Peer review involves the assessment of scientific work by experts in the field.
Peer review involves the assessment of scientific work by experts in the field.
Science education is not essential for promoting critical thinking skills.
Science education is not essential for promoting critical thinking skills.
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Measurement
Measurement
Assigning numerical values to physical quantities.
SI Units
SI Units
Standardized units for scientific measurements.
Descriptive Statistics
Descriptive Statistics
Summarizes and presents data (mean, median, mode).
Inferential Statistics
Inferential Statistics
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P-value
P-value
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Significance Level (alpha)
Significance Level (alpha)
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Microscope
Microscope
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Honesty in Reporting Data
Honesty in Reporting Data
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Proper Attribution
Proper Attribution
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Peer Review
Peer Review
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What is Science?
What is Science?
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Objectivity
Objectivity
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Empirical Evidence
Empirical Evidence
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Skepticism
Skepticism
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Reproducibility
Reproducibility
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Falsifiability
Falsifiability
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Hypothesis
Hypothesis
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Scientific Theory
Scientific Theory
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Explore the fundamental principles of science, including objectivity, empirical evidence, skepticism, reproducibility, and falsifiability. Learn about the major branches of science such as natural sciences. Understand how science systematically unveils the workings of the natural world through observation and experimentation.
