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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can be very logical and even true, but does not meet the characteristics of science | Non-Science |
| What are some examples of a Non-Science? | The arts, philosophy, mythology, religious beliefs, mathematics, personal opinions. |
| An emerging study that currently is not considered a science but eventually may meet the requirements to be considered a science | Protoscience |
| What are some examples of a Protoscience? | Psychoanalysis, Mental Telepathy |
| Studies that position themselves as science without meeting the requirements for science | Pseudoscience |
| What are some examples of pseudoscience? | Astrology, alchemy, many occults, many weight loss pills or herbal nemedies |
| The _________ method follows a systemic process for investigation problems. Following the steps of the _____________ method ensures that a study meets the requirements of science. | Scientific Method |
| List the 6 steps to the scientific method : | 1. Problem 2. Information 3. Hypothesis 4 Experiment 5. Observation 6. Conclusion |
| Gathering data about your question such as : internet, trade journeys, reports, experts, your past experiences | Information |
| A logical interpretation of an event that is based on observation and prior knowledge | Inference |
| An educated guess, written as an "If, then" statement | Hypothesis |
| When conducting an ______________, change on factor at a time and keep everything else the same | Experiment |
| A factor that is changed is a __________. | Variable |
| The "if" |