1.1.1 What is Science?

1.1.1 What is Science?

1. Definition

   • Organized
   • Body of Knowledge
   • Uses evidence

2. Observation

   • Quantitative
     • Measurements
     • Numbers
   • Qualitative
     • Characteristics

3. Interpreting and Explaining

   • Inference
     • Logical interpretation
     • Based on prior knowledge
   • Hypothesis
     • Can be tested
     • Possible explanation
     • Can be tested

4. Qualities required

   • Knows science has limits
   • Curiosity
   • Honesty
   • Openmindedness
   • Skepticism