8
Name: _________________________________________________ Period: ___________ Date: ________________ Nature of Science and Scientific Method Guided Notes Anything present in the environment, around the world, living, non-living everything is included in science. Science can be knowledge, science can be a fun, it can be a fact, a discovery, a law, a solved mystery, etc. The word science is derived from a Latin word “scientia” or “sciens” which means __________________. What is Science? Science is a process of finding facts, revealing the truth and a systematic knowledge gained by any scientific study. Science is the study of ________________ world. It is a way of studying the natural world and the natural phenomena using scientific methods. Science includes facts, definitions, concepts, theories, laws, concepts, phenomenon, logics, etc. The definition of science changes with views of different scientists and with the branch of science. The overall goal of science is to give an explanation and a solution to a _______________________. Copyright © iTeachly.com 1

iteachly.comiteachly.com/.../02/...SE-Nature-of-Science-and-Scientific-Method.docx  · Web viewScientific method is defined as an efficient technique and an organized process to

  • Upload
    hadang

  • View
    214

  • Download
    0

Embed Size (px)

Citation preview

Name: _________________________________________________ Period: ___________ Date: ________________ Nature of Science and Scientific Method Guided Notes

Anything present in the environment, around the world, living, non-living everything is included in science. Science can

be knowledge, science can be a fun, it can be a fact, a discovery, a law, a solved mystery, etc.

The word science is derived from a Latin word “scientia” or “sciens” which means __________________.

What is Science?

Science is a process of finding facts, revealing the truth and a systematic knowledge gained by any scientific study.

Science is the study of ________________ world. It is a way of studying the natural world and the natural phenomena

using scientific methods.

Science includes facts, definitions, concepts, theories, laws, concepts, phenomenon, logics, etc. The definition of science

changes with views of different scientists and with the branch of science. The overall goal of science is to give an

explanation and a solution to a _______________________.

A Science Laboratory

Copyright © iTeachly.com 1

Name: _________________________________________________ Period: ___________ Date: ________________ Nature of Science and Scientific Method Guided NotesDepending upon the area of study, the branch of science differs. On a broader range, there can be 4 branches of science.

1. Physical Sciences: These are mainly concerned with the study of non-living objects such as the planets,

molecules, rocks, rivers, etc. These include four studies:

a) Astronomy

b) _____________________

c) Chemistry

d) _____________________

2. Social Sciences: These sciences are mainly concerned with study of human mind. These include:

a) Sociology

b) _____________________

3. Life Sciences: These sciences include the study of living organisms at all levels of organization.

a) Functional Biology

b) Cellular Biology

c) Botany

d) Zoology

4. Formal Sciences: These sciences include the study of formal systems. These include:

a) ______________________

b) Logic

Branches of Science

Copyright © iTeachly.com 2

Name: _________________________________________________ Period: ___________ Date: ________________ Nature of Science and Scientific Method Guided Notes

Physical Sciences Social Sciences

Formal Sciences Life Sciences

What is the Nature of Science?

Nature of science is defined as principles and ideas that provide description of the science and makes it more

understandable. The nature of science or scientific knowledge includes:

1. Tentativeness: Scientific knowledge is ________________ in nature. Any scientific knowledge is well tested and

is reliable because it is supported by various data and observation. Despite, the knowledge is challenged and

retested for its accuracy and is a subject to change based on new observations and findings. This makes the

knowledge tentative in nature.

2. Empirical Evidence: The scientific knowledge is based on ________________ findings. It is derived from data

that are observed and well experimented. Thus, scientific knowledge is based on empirical evidences.

3. Durability: Most of the scientific knowledge are durable. Even if we have another theory that is more accepted

than the previous one, it does not mean that the previous theory is completely denied.

4. Creativity: Scientific knowledge acts as an inspiration for scientists to show their _________________ in various

ways using the power of imagination and investigation.

5. Based on Logic and Imagination: The scientific knowledge is always based on logic and investigation. It is also

based on the imagination of the scientist in the form of investigation.

Copyright © iTeachly.com 3

Name: _________________________________________________ Period: ___________ Date: ________________ Nature of Science and Scientific Method Guided NotesWhat is Scientific Method?

Scientific method is defined as an efficient technique and an organized process to test ideas in a systematic way. It is an

experimental step by step process for an investigation to carry out and to derive a conclusion.

Steps in Scientific Method

Scientific method is an ongoing process that includes five steps. All these steps are related to each other and follow in

the same sequence. These steps are very evident for any scientific enquiry. The steps included in scientific method are as

follows:

1. Observation

2. Question

3. Hypothesis

4. Experiment

5. Evaluation

6. Interpretation

Copyright © iTeachly.com 4

Name: _________________________________________________ Period: ___________ Date: ________________ Nature of Science and Scientific Method Guided NotesObservation: It is an action of closely monitoring something or someone. In scientific term, observation is a set of

_________________ obtained from a primary source.

Question: It is a sentence that needs to be interrogated or cross-examined and prepared based on the observation.

Asking a question is very important in science. “Why” something happens is important to know. So, the more you ask a

question, the more you create problems and try to solve them.

Hypothesis: It is a proposed explanation based on evidences that can be investigated further to prove it right or wrong.

The scientific hypothesis is always _____________. In science, a hypothesis is formed before answering any question.

Hypothesis making is an important step in scientific enquiry. The hypothesis is not always correct, it might be

________________ also. A hypothesis which is proved wrong at one time can be proved right at another time by

another scientist. A hypothesis can be verified depending upon two variables: dependent variable and independent

variable. The dependent variable is dependent on the ___________________ while the independent variable can be

___________________. For a hypothesis to be true, the _______________________ must be obtained when

_____________________ is manipulated.

A testable explanation is called hypothesis. Examples of hypothesis can be:

a) Water is a universal solvent.

b) Air pollution affects plants and animals.

Experiment: The next step after formulating a hypothesis is experimentation. It is scientific procedure that is carried out

to validate whether a _________________ is correct or not. It includes all the tests and reactions that are carried out in

a laboratory or any physical prediction that uses principle of mathematics to solve a problem.

In the above example of hypotheses, you can carry out experiments to prove whether the hypotheses are right or

wrong. You need to design an ___________________ depending upon your hypothesis.

Evaluation: It refers to any assessment that is used to estimate or judge anything. In science, all the evidences,

observations, data, results and conclusions are minutely evaluated.

Interpretation: It is the explanation of the evaluated result obtained from the experimental findings and

___________________.

Thus, it can be concluded that all the steps of scientific method are the integral part of the

scientific enquiry.

Copyright © iTeachly.com 5