Biology 1.2 Assessment

25 July 2022
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list the attitudes the lead scientists use to explore and discover?
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curiosity, skepticism, open mindedness, creativity
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what does it mean to describe a scientist as skeptical? Why is skepticism an important quality in a scientist?
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It means that they question existing ideas and hypotheses, and they refuse to accept explanations without evidence. It is important because scientists design experiments to test hypotheses that they disagree with.
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what is peer review?
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scientific papers are reviewed by anonymous, independent experts.
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what is a scientific theory?
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it ties together evidence from many scientific studies and hypotheses.
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how does the word theory differ in science and in daily life?
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theory when not used scientifically can mean an idea or guess but it means a well tested explanation which connects many observations and hypotheses, and enables scientists to make accurate about new situations.
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how is the use of science related to its context in society?
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Develops technology, addresses social issues, informs policies, solves everyday problems, satisfies curiosity, and builds knowledge.
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describe some of the limitations of science.
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science cannot answer questions about why life exists or what the meaning of life is.