T HE S CIENCE OF B IOLOGY Unit 1.2 Science in Context

E XPLORATION AND D ISCOVERY Scientific methodology is closely linked to _______________________________________. Good scientists often share scientific attitudes or habits. Curiosity, skepticism, open-mindedness and creativity _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________.

E XPLORATION AND D ISCOVERY Sometimes ideas for scientific investigations arise from practical problems. Technology, science and society are closely linked. Discoveries in one field of science my lead to new technologies. Technological advances can also have big impacts on daily life.

C OMMUNICATING R ESULTS ____________________________________are vital to modern science. Publishing peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals allows researchers to share ideas and to test and evaluate each other’s work. Once research has been published it enters the pool of information and may spark new questions that leads to new research.

S CIENTIFIC T HEORIES Evidence from many scientific studies may support several related hypotheses in a way that inspires researchers to propose a scientific theory that ties those hypotheses together. The word ___________ applies to a well-tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observation and hypotheses and that enables scientists to make accurate predictions about new situations. When a theory

S CIENCE AND S OCIETY What is the relationship between science and society? Using science involves understanding its context in society and its limitations. Science is not supposed to __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ The way that science is applied in society can be affected by bias. A ______ is a particular preference of point of view that is personal rather than scientific.

S CIENCE AND S OCIETY Science It is so important to understand how scientists develop ideas, not just memorize facts. Finally, understanding biology will help you realize that we humans can predicts the consequences of our actions and take an active role in directing our further and that of our planet.