Intro Geographic Science

Science is centered on the physical and cultural environments and making observations through an unbiased lens.

Modern science is derived from natural philosophy. Francis Bacon was a needlemover who promoted inductive logic.

Inductive logic involves making an educated guess based on what you have noticed in your observations. Later, making a prediction or rule for what is beyond what you have seen.

Deductive logic has to do with finding reasoning based on correct or assumed valid information by the scientific community and is used to reach a conclusion.

Objective Observations have nothing to do with bias and are based on information that can be objectively proven. Quantitative measurements are another way scientists prove information through numerical terms.

Qualitative has to do with describing what you see instead of measurements.

Pseudoscience is not considered scientific because it does not follow the scientific method and does not produce reliable results. Astrology is a type of pseudoscience because it lacks scientific evidence and methods.

The goal of science is to explain natural or cultural concepts and describe how it will change overtime. Universal law, Theories, or hypotheses are usually used to explain natural phenomena.

Pure science involves intrigue and acquiring information regardless of its benefits. However, applied science involves specific goals and practical problems. Applied science might examine how to improve technology, advance the management of natural resources, or reduce pollution or other environmental damages associated with human activities.

A hypothesis is a prediction or explanation that can be tested by further investigating.

A null hypothesis is a starting idea in science that says, "There is no effect or no difference." It's like saying, "Nothing unusual is happening." Scientists test the null hypothesis to see if they can prove it wrong, which would suggest that something interesting is happening.

A scientific theory is a big idea (natural or cultural) that explains how something works in the world. It's based on lots of evidence and experiments and is tested over and over to make sure it’s correct.

Science can not answer questions about a divine being, morals, or meaning of life

variability has to do with how much data points differ from each other.