Changes and Bias (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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How does scientific knowledge change over time?
How does scientific knowledge change over time?
Constantly evolves, not fixed or permanent
How scientific ideas change
How scientific ideas change
Through revision, modification, and updating
Pattern of the scientific method
Pattern of the scientific method
Circular or repetitive, not straight line
Definition of bias
Definition of bias
Unfair, unreasoned, or personal judgement
How to verify scientific sources
How to verify scientific sources
Check for valid links or references
Warning sign of biased media
Warning sign of biased media
Emotional headlines or language
Why check author's background
Why check author's background
To determine qualifications and expertise
Sign of credible scientific findings
Sign of credible scientific findings
Reported across multiple reputable sources
Limitation of science: Prior knowledge
Limitation of science: Prior knowledge
Scientists need existing knowledge to design experiments
Limitation of science: Investigation quality
Limitation of science: Investigation quality
Results depend on properly designed and executed experiments
Why scientific knowledge about organisms changes
Why scientific knowledge about organisms changes
Living organisms constantly change through evolution
How Fleming discovered penicillin
How Fleming discovered penicillin
Accidentally left petri dish uncovered, fungus contaminated it
