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Types of Science and the Scientific Method

Types of Science and the Scientific Method. Trotter 2013-2014. What is Science?. Science is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of a testable explanations and predications about the universe.

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Types of Science and the Scientific Method

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  1. Types of Science and the Scientific Method

    Trotter 2013-2014
  2. What is Science? Science is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of a testable explanations and predications about the universe. The point of Earth/Space Science is to study the Earth and Space and all of its components. It includes: theories, laws, systematic responses, of the origin, biology, and chemistry of all aspects on the planet and in the universes.
  3. Geology
  4. Mycology
  5. Dendrology
  6. Oceanography
  7. Scientific Method
  8. Steps to the Scientific Method 1. Question/Purpose 2.) Research 3.) Hypothesis 4.) Experiment 5.) Analysis (Data) 6.) Conclusion
  9. Data Analysis
  10. Terms Manipulative Variable: the variable that YOU change ( I.V) Responsive Variable: the variable that changes due to the Manipulative ( D.V) Control: NEVER changes
  11. Theory or Law? Law A theory is a scientific explanation of an observed phenomenon Theory A scientific law is a description of an observed phenomenon.
  12. Examples of each Theory: Law: LAWS ARE FACTS! Theories are an educated guess.
  13. What are some theories and laws? What are some laws or theories that you are aware of?
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