Principles of Science

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Which of the following is a core principle of scientific investigations?

  • Subjectivity
  • Bias Confirmation
  • Personal Opinions
  • Objectivity (correct)

What is the initial step in the scientific method?

  • Hypothesis
  • Observation (correct)
  • Analysis
  • Experimentation

Which branch of science deals with the study of human behavior and societies?

  • Social Sciences (correct)
  • Natural Sciences
  • Formal Sciences
  • Applied Sciences

Which field of study focuses on the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter?

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Which area of biology specifically studies the interactions between organisms and their environment?

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Which field of science involves identification and quantification of chemical substances?

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The study of the atmosphere and weather is known as what?

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What is the primary focus of the study of economics?

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Which of the following is an example of a scientific instrument used to view distant objects?

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What system of units do scientists commonly employ for measurement?

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Flashcards

What is Science?

A systematic approach to understanding the natural world through observation, experimentation, and analysis.

Core principles of science

Minimizing bias, basing conclusions on data, questioning claims, ensuring repeatability, and theories that can be proven wrong.

What is the Scientific Method?

Identifying a problem, forming a testable explanation, conducting tests, interpreting data, and sharing findings.

What is Biology?

Study of living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution.

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What is Chemistry?

The study of matter and its properties as well as how matter changes.

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Physical Chemistry

Study of the physical properties of chemical substances.

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Geology

Study of the Earth's solid material, structure, and internal/external processes.

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Scientific Theory

A well-substantiated explanation based on repeated observation and experimentation.

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Scientific Laws

Statements predicting phenomena under specific conditions, based on empirical evidence.

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Scientific Measurement

Process of assigning numbers/symbols to properties based on defined rules, using metric system (SI units).

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