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A.P Environmental Science Chapter 2

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environmental science chapter 2

Chapter Two What is science? Science: ? is a methodical, logical process for producing knowledge about natural phenomena ? a cumulative body of knowledge ----- Table 2.1 : Basic Principles of Science (7) Science depends on skepticism and accuracy ? Ideally scientists are skeptical and un biased. ? Scientist strive for ? Accuracy- correctness of measurement ? Reproducibility- Repeatability of result : Repeating studies or tests is called replication Deductive and inductive reasoning ? Deductive reasoning- logical reasoning from general to specific ? Inductive reasoning- reasoning from many observations to produce a general rule ? It is also important to recognize the role of insight, creativity, aesthetics, and luck in research
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