The Nature of Science (Junior Cert Science): Quizzes
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What is science?
What is science?
Systematic study of the natural world
Which branch of physical science investigates substances and how they interact?
Which branch of physical science investigates substances and how they interact?
Chemistry
What is the first step of the scientific method?
What is the first step of the scientific method?
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What is a hypothesis?
What is a hypothesis?
A proposed explanation that can be tested
How does the scientific use of 'theory' differ from everyday use?
How does the scientific use of 'theory' differ from everyday use?
Scientific theory is well-tested & backed
What does a scientific law describe?
What does a scientific law describe?
What happens, but not why it happens
Who discovered penicillin, the first antibiotic?
Who discovered penicillin, the first antibiotic?
Alexander Fleming
What did Michael Faraday invent?
What did Michael Faraday invent?
Electric motor and first generator
What are primary sources in scientific research?
What are primary sources in scientific research?
Original data collected by the researcher
Which of these is an example of a secondary source?
Which of these is an example of a secondary source?
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