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What is science often defined as?

  • A random process with no basis in evidence
  • An art form without any structure
  • A systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge through observation, experimentation, and testing of explanations (correct)
  • A chaotic activity without any direction
  • What is an observation in science?

  • A proposed explanation for natural phenomena
  • A conclusion drawn without any evidence
  • The intent to deceive other scientists
  • What scientists see or measure when they study something (correct)
  • What is a hypothesis in science?

  • A conclusion that is always true
  • A proposed explanation for why things happen the way they do (correct)
  • An observation made without any basis
  • A scientific law that can never be changed
  • How do scientists test a hypothesis?

    <p>By conducting controlled experiments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an experiment in science?

    <p>A situation designed to test hypotheses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do scientists use evidence in their work?

    <p>By incorporating evidence from observations and experiments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of each experiment called?

    <p>Finding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of evidence must scientific explanations be based on?

    <p>Empirical evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What skills do kids develop by studying science?

    <p>Creativity and patience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do people with strong backgrounds in STEM fields tend to earn higher salaries?

    <p>Because almost every field relies heavily upon technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does studying science help individuals make informed decisions about?

    <p>Health care, food production, and energy resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does studying science provide a foundation for making sense of the universe?

    <p>Because it offers insights into the world around us</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Understanding Science

    Science is often defined as a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge through observation, experimentation, and the testing of explanations. It's a process by which we seek understanding and explanation of the world around us using evidence from scientific experiments and observations.

    Key Concepts

    Observation

    Observations are what scientists see or measure when they study something. They can be made with any of our senses—seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, touching—or through instruments like thermometers, microscopes, and telescopes. For instance, scientists might observe how high plants grow under different amounts of sunlight, or how many stars appear in a particular region of the sky. In some cases, observations may lead to discoveries that contradict previous ideas. At other times, new technologies can reveal things humans couldn't perceive before.

    Hypothesis

    A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for why things happen the way they do. Scientists start with questions about the natural world. Then they form one possible answer known as a hypothesis. A scientist's job is to test this idea. If it doesn't work out, the hypothesis needs to change so that further tests will give different results.

    Experiment

    An experiment is a controlled situation designed specifically to test hypotheses. By carefully controlling all conditions except the ones being tested, researchers can determine whether their hypothesis explains the data. The result of each experiment is called a finding. Finding confirms, disproves, or suggests changes to your original hypothesis.

    Testable Explanation

    Scientific explanations must always be based on empirical evidence — evidence gained through direct experience or measurement. This means that scientists cannot rely solely on intuition or personal beliefs when forming their theories. Instead, they must gather data through controlled experiments and observations. As such, any statement that purports to describe reality must also meet criteria of falsifiability, parsimony, precision, accuracy, consistency, and scope.

    Benefits of Studying Science

    Learning about science helps kids develop critical thinking skills, fosters curiosity and creativity while teaching them patience and resilience. And because almost every field now relies heavily upon technology, people who have strong backgrounds in STEM fields tend to earn higher salaries and enjoy more stable employment opportunities compared to those without these qualifications. Moreover, studying science opens doors to cutting-edge jobs and exciting careers in areas ranging from nuclear physics to environmental engineering. Finally, learning about science can help individuals make informed decisions about health care, food production, energy resources, and global issues related to climate change.

    In conclusion, science offers valuable insights into the world around us, enabling us to better understand the workings of nature and invent solutions to various challenges facing humanity today. Whether you want to become a professional scientist, engineer, doctor, teacher, lawyer, politician, businessperson, artist, driver, cook, parent, friend, hobbyist, or just someone who wants to know more about how everything works, studying science provides the foundation necessary for making sense of the universe.

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    Test your knowledge on key science concepts such as observation, hypothesis, experiment and testable explanation. Explore the importance of studying science and how it fosters critical thinking, curiosity, and opens doors to exciting careers in various STEM fields.

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