The Nature of Science (Junior Cert Science): Flashcards

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The Nature of Science
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Science definition

Systematic study of the natural world

Physical science studies

Non-living things

Biology definition

Study of all living things

Scientific method

Systematic approach to investigate questions & solve problems

Hypothesis

Proposed explanation that can be tested

Scientific theory

Well-supported explanation based on evidence

Scientific law

Description of observed occurrences from repeated experiments

Fleming's discovery

Penicillin (first antibiotic)

Primary sources

Original data collected directly by the researcher

Secondary sources

Info created by someone other than original researcher

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