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science
the process of gaining information about the universe
2 types of sciences
observational science
experimental science
what is observational science and what are two examples?
-watching with minimal interferance
-such as animal behavioral science
-such as evidence and what it reveals
what is experimental science?
-scientific method or hypothesis-based science
what are 5 the steps of the scientific method?
-observation
-question--hypothesis(educated guess as to answer a question)
-prediction
-test
-results--conclusions
scientific theory/theories. what are two examples?
-A strong scientific statement, with a mass of evidence supporting it (never disproved to date)
-such as cell theory
-such as theory of evolution/natural selection
what are 3 examples of non-science?
-such as art
-such as religion
-such as mythology
What is pseudoscience and what are 2 examples?
-seems like evidence but it is not
-such as phrenology (looking at bumps on brain to see peoples abilities)
-such as before and after pictures for selling a product (make up or 2 people)
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Biology chapter one hearts
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introduction to basic biological concepts
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2011-08-29T04:40:22Z
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