Unit 1 Review Nature of Science

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What is empirical evidence?

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A collection of observations that a scientific explanation is based on.

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What do scientific laws and scientific theories have in common?

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They are both based on scientific evidence.

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What is the primary goal of science?

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To provide natural explanations for events in the natural world.

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What method can best explain variations in earthquake damage?

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Creating a computer model that accounts for the different variables.

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Why is peer review important in science?

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It allows researchers to share ideas and to test and evaluate each other’s work through publishing peer-reviewed articles.

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Define scientific theory.

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.

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What is a scientific law?

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A statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes some aspects of the universe.

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What is the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?

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A scientific law describes what happens under certain conditions, while a scientific theory explains why it happens.

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What is the role of a hypothesis in scientific research?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is the importance of conducting experiments in science?

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Experiments allow scientists to test hypotheses and gather empirical evidence.