Principles of Science
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Which of the following is a way scientists share research findings?

  • Peer-reviewed journals (correct)
  • Dreams
  • Fortune telling
  • Rumors

What is the purpose of science education?

  • To reduce scientific literacy
  • To promote problem-solving skills (correct)
  • To limit decision-making abilities
  • To discourage critical thinking

What does informed consent ensure in research studies?

  • Participants understand the risks and benefits and voluntarily agree to participate (correct)
  • Participants are required to participate regardless of risks
  • Participants are coerced into participating without their consent
  • Participants remain uninformed about potential risks

What is the primary goal of science?

<p>To discover and explain facts, principles, and relationships that govern the universe. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of pseudoscience?

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What type of evidence does science primarily rely on?

<p>Empirical evidence. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following examples is considered pseudoscience?

<p>Astrology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a crucial aspect of scientific investigations?

<p>Objectivity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does open science promote?

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What is the attitude of questioning and critical evaluation in science known as?

<p>Skepticism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way the public can get involved in citizen science?

<p>Contributing to data collection and analysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does data integrity refer to in ethical considerations?

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

<p>Observation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of science studies living organisms?

<p>Biology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of science deals with the composition, structure, and properties of matter?

<p>Chemistry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are well-substantiated explanations of the natural world, based on a large body of evidence, known as?

<p>Theories (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do you call the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes?

<p>Technology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field of science explores the human mind, behavior, and mental processes?

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Flashcards

Science in Decision-Making

Using science to guide choices in areas like health, environment and climate.

Scientific Communication

Sharing scientific findings, ideas, and insights with scientists and the public.

Peer-Reviewed Journals

Publications where research is reviewed by experts before publishing.

Informed Consent

Ensuring participants know the risks and agree to participate in research.

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Animal Welfare

Handling animals used in research with care and reducing potential harm.

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Pseudoscience

Claims presented as scientific but lacking evidence and the scientific method.

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Interdisciplinary Research

Combining knowledge from multiple fields to solve complex problems.

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Open Science

Promotes transparency and collaboration in scientific research.

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What is Science?

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

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What is Empirical Evidence?

Data gathered through observation and experimentation.

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What is Objectivity?

Minimizing bias and subjectivity in scientific investigations.

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What is Skepticism?

An attitude of questioning and critical evaluation of scientific claims.

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What are the steps of the Scientific Method?

Observation, Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis, Conclusion.

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What is Biology?

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

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What is Chemistry?

Investigation of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter.

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What is Physics?

Deals with the fundamental laws and principles governing energy, matter, space, and time.

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What are Scientific Theories?

Well-substantiated explanations based on a large body of evidence, repeatedly tested and confirmed.

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What are Scientific Laws?

Descriptive statements or equations that describe relationships or regularities observed in nature.

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Science is a systematic approach to understanding the natural world through observation, experimentation, and analysis. It relies on empirical evidence and strives for objectivity, minimizing bias in investigations. Scientific claims are always subject to scrutiny and should be supported by evidence.

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