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What is a characteristic that a hypothesis must possess?
What is a characteristic that a hypothesis must possess?
Which field of science is primarily concerned with the study of living things?
Which field of science is primarily concerned with the study of living things?
Which term describes a formulaic or mathematical description in science?
Which term describes a formulaic or mathematical description in science?
What is the first step in the scientific method?
What is the first step in the scientific method?
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What distinguishes the scientific method from other research methods?
What distinguishes the scientific method from other research methods?
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Study Notes
Scientific Method
- Sir Francis Bacon is credited with formally introducing the scientific method in the early 1600s.
- A theory is a well-established, confirmed explanation supported by extensive evidence.
- Science refers to the knowledge gained through the study of the natural world.
- The scientific method is a structured approach for acquiring knowledge, involving experiments and observation.
- A hypothesis is a proposed explanation that can be tested through experimentation.
- A scientific law is a mathematical or formulaic description of a consistent natural phenomenon.
- The scientific method involves a systematic process of observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, data collection, and drawing conclusions.
- A falsifiable hypothesis can be proven incorrect through an experiment.
- Life science research involves studying living organisms, while physical science focuses on non-living matter.
- Natural science encompasses fields that study the physical world.
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Explore the foundational concepts of the scientific method introduced by Sir Francis Bacon. This quiz covers essential definitions and processes including hypotheses, theories, and the distinctions between life and physical sciences. Test your understanding of how scientific knowledge is acquired through structured observation and experimentation.
