Science: The systematic study of the natural world through observation and experimentation.
Observation: The act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way.
Hypothesis: A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
Data: Information collected during an experiment or study.
Theory: A well-tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations and hypotheses.
Science helps us understand how the world works by asking questions and seeking evidence. Scientific knowledge is based on evidence gathered through observations and experiments. Science is a continuous process of learning and refining ideas, meaning our understanding can improve over time. Scientific theories are supported by a large body of evidence and remain open to change if new discoveries provide additional insights.
Understanding science as a dynamic and evidence-based process allows us to build reliable knowledge about the natural world that can evolve with new evidence.
Experiment: A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis under controlled conditions.
1. How do observation and hypothesis differ in the scientific process?
2. What is a key feature of the scientific method that ensures the reliability of experimental results?
3. What is the definition of force as provided in the course content?
Science — definition?
Systematic study of the natural world.
Observation — role?
Noticing and describing events carefully.
Hypothesis — role?
Proposed explanation for further testing.
Data — purpose?
Information collected during experiments.
Theory — role?
Well-tested explanation unifying observations.
Scientific method — steps?
Observation, hypothesis, experiment, conclusion.
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