Ideas about science
Investigating scientific phenomenon - OCR 21st Century
In general, scientists work out explanations based on repeatedly collecting and analysing data. The way in which scientists develop explanations is known as the scientific method.
Drawing scientific conclusions - OCR 21st Century
It is important to process and present data in a way that makes it easy to analyse. It is also important to evaluate the quality of data before drawing a conclusion.
Scientific data - OCR 21st Century
Data shows a correlation if the change in a factor is similar to the change in an outcome. Scientists must find a scientific explanation to conclude that a particular factor causes an outcome.
Scientific impact on society - OCR 21st Century
Considering the personal, social, economic, environmental and ethical issues is important when considering the impact of scientific advances to decide whether the benefits outweigh the risk.
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