I. What is Science?

THE use of evidence to construct testable explanations and

predictions of natural phenomena, as well as, the knowledge
generated through this process



A. Relies on evidence
scientists use scientific inquiry to gather evidence and answer
their questions

1. Subject Selection
Dr. Buell conducted a study on college football
linemen to help further the understanding of sports
nutrition.
Dr. Buell investigated the presence of a condition
called metabolic syndrome.
Her research showed that 34 out of the 70 college
linemen studied were at risk for metabolic syndrome.
Now we can prepare for metabolic syndrome and maybe
even prevent it from happening.


2. Data Collection
they measured the linemens height, mass, blood
pressure, upper-body skin folds, and waist
circumference.
They also collected blood samples, family health
histories, and information about exercise routines and
nutrition habits.

B. Expands Knowledge
The search for new knowledge is the driving force that moves
science forward



C. Challenges Accepted Theories
When disagreements occur, more research is done to find which
ideas are supported by research

D. Question Results
Observations or data that are not consistent with current
scientific understanding are of interest to scientists.
E. Tests Claims
Scientists use standard experimental procedures in their
research.
They make claims and draw conclusions based on a large
amount of data and observations obtained from unbiased
investigations and carefully controlled experimentation.