GNED 1101: Scientific and Mathematical Literacy For the Modern World

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to scientific and mathematical literacy, as discussed in the GNED 1101 course.

Scientific Literacy

The ability to understand, interpret, and use scientific information.

Numeracy

The ability to understand and work with numbers.

Pseudoscience

Any practice or belief that claims to be scientific but lacks empirical evidence and scientific method.

Placebo Effect

A beneficial effect produced by a placebo treatment, which arises from the patient's expectations.

Correlation

A relationship or degree of association between two variables.

Critical Thinking Skills

The ability to analyze information objectively and make a reasoned judgment.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

Scientific Method

A systematic process for conducting scientific research, involving observation, experimentation, and formation of conclusions.

Double Blind Study

An experimental procedure where neither the participants nor the experimenters know which treatment is being administered to eliminate bias.

Anecdotal Evidence

Personal accounts or stories that are often subject to bias and should not be used as reliable evidence.

Causation vs. Correlation

Causation indicates one event is the result of the occurrence of another event, whereas correlation indicates a relationship without implying cause.

Technology

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, particularly in industry.

Scientific Theories

Well-substantiated explanations of some aspect of the natural world, based on a body of evidence.

Empirical Evidence

Information acquired by observation or experimentation that is used as a basis for scientific conclusions.

Quantitative Methods

Research methods that involve the collection and analysis of numerical data.