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09/21/2005

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What is Science?
Definition
a body of knowledge
the act of investigating nature
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where does science take place?
Definition
labrotories, schools, homes, outside, universities, EVERYWHERE
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what does physical science include?
Definition
chemistry and physics
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what is chemistry
Definition
the study of chemicals
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what is physics?
Definition
physical things in our surroundings, it includes the study of energy, forces, motion
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what is biology
Definition
the study of living things
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what is botany
Definition
the study of plants
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what is zoology?
Definition
the study of animals
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what is microbiologyt
Definition
cells and microorganisms
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What is Geology?
Definition
the study of rocks
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What are the steps of scientific method?
Definition
1. identify the problem
2. state a problem
3. experiment
4. observations
5. conclusion
6. repeat
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what is qualitative data
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does not involve numbers examples are: color, odor, texture, example
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what is quatitative data?
Definition
involves numbers examples: length, time, weight, age
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