DEFINITON

There are many definitions for science. However the one below is a more comprehensive definition that takes into account the ongoing, changing nature of science as an evolving , ever changing field. This definition includes 3 statements.

  1. Science is a human endeavor which develops and uses models, laws, and theories, to explain phenomena that occur in the natural world.
  2. Science uses a variety of methods to investigate testable ideas that provide empirical evidence which are peer reviewed and contribute to a growing and evolving scientific body of knowledge.
  3. Science is a way of knowing that relies on logic, evidence, and reasoning while assuming an order and consistency of natural systems.

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Other Terms in this module

  • Phenomena

    Module 1.1

  • Scientific Law

    Module 1.1

  • Science

  • Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

  • Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

  • Golgi Apparatus

  • Cytoplasm

  • Cillia

  • Semi-Permeable

  • Aerobic Cellular Respiration

  • Flagella

  • Cell Wall

  • Mitochondria

  • Vacuoles

  • Chloroplasts

  • Chlorophyll

  • Ribosome

  • Synthesis

  • Eukaryotes

  • Nucleus

  • Chromatin

  • Plasma membrane

  • Phospholipid Bilayer

  • Function

  • Surface Area

  • Organelles

  • ATP

  • Structure

  • Saturated Fat

  • Unsaturated fat

  • Macromolecule

  • Steroids