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Chapter 1 – Day 2. Introduction to Science. 3. Scientific vs. Non-Scientific. Scientific. Non- Scientific. Based on observable, measurable, predictable events. Myths, legends, magic Cannot be observed, measured or predicted Used as explanations when scientific knowledge is lacking.
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Chapter 1 – Day 2 Introduction to Science
3. Scientific vs. Non-Scientific Scientific Non- Scientific • Based on observable, measurable, predictable events • Myths, legends, magic • Cannot be observed, measured or predicted • Used as explanations when scientific knowledge is lacking
4. Pure Science vs. Technology Pure science Technology • Continue to search for scientific knowledge • Ex: scientist developing super conductors looks at the materials used to make them • Application of science • Ways to use knowledge from pure science • Ex: using superconductors to to build high-speed computers
5. Scientific Law vs. Scientific Theory Scientific Law Scientific Theory • Summary of an observed natural event • Does not necessarily explain why or how, just tells you WHAT will happen • Explanation that has been tested and proven many times (evidence that supports it) • Much more than a guess! • Tries to explain WHY
Sometimes theories or laws have to be changed or replaced when new discoveries are made.
6. Scientific Models • Represents an object or event so that it can be studied to understand the real object or event. Examples: • Drawings • Computer models (weatherman) • Mathematical • Simulators
Homework Read pages 8-11 Complete problems 2-5, and 7 on page 11