Scientific Theory Observations (facts) Laws Data
Predictions
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Areas of Science Pure Science Applied Science
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Tools of Science Experimentation Laboratory Field Mathematical
Modeling Technology Social Context
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Branches of Science Physical Sciences Physics Chemistry
Astronomy Cosmology Earth Sciences Geology Oceanography Meteorology
Astronomy Life Sciences Biology Behavioral Sciences Social
Sciences
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Unifying Theories Big Bang / Standard Model / Supersymmetry /
String Theory Thermodynamics Special Relativity Quantum Mechanics
Plate Tectonics Evolution
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What Science Isnt Part I Engineering Mathematics Technology
Medicine Philosophy
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What Science Isnt Part II Pseudoscience Mystical Thinking
Consilience?
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Key Concepts Science is a philosophy of inquiry Science starts
with careful observation Science is a human endeavor There are many
ways to do science Science relies on falsifiability Unifying
Theories provide predictability A concept which can not be
falsified is not science