Scientific Knowledge (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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What is science?
What is science?
Organised study of the natural world that builds knowledge
What distinguishes science from other knowledge?
What distinguishes science from other knowledge?
Evidence-based knowledge (supported by observations & experiments)
Scientific method
Scientific method
Systematic approach to investigate natural world & build reliable knowledge
Observation in scientific method
Observation in scientific method
Noticing something interesting in natural world
Hypothesis
Hypothesis
Educated explanation testable through experiment
Experiment in scientific method
Experiment in scientific method
Scientific test under controlled conditions
Conclusion in scientific method
Conclusion in scientific method
Analyse results to accept, reject, or modify hypothesis
Primary vs secondary data
Primary vs secondary data
Primary: you collect; Secondary: others collected
Peer review
Peer review
Experts evaluate research quality before publication
Reproducibility in science
Reproducibility in science
Others get same results using same procedures
Scientific theory
Scientific theory
Hypothesis supported by many experiments over time
Scientific principle or law
Scientific principle or law
Theory tested & valid long-term; highest certainty
Knowledge progression in science
Knowledge progression in science
Hypothesis → theory → principle
Bias in science
Bias in science
Unfair, unreasoned, or personal judgements in research
How scientific knowledge changes
How scientific knowledge changes
Evolves as new evidence emerges