SCIENCE AND SCIENTIST
Q 1) What is meant by the phrase 'man in the street’?
The phrase 'the man in the street’ is used for a common person who has just the basic knowledge about science and its implementation which is sufficient for his concern. He is not aware of the absolute definition of science and all about the subjects which are included in science’s category.
Q 2) What is meant by ‘jumping to conclusions’?
Jumping to conclusions’ is meant to judge, decide or derive something without having all the facts that are totally awkward and opposite to the scientific approach because science depends upon observations and it accurately evidences.
Q 3) What is the meaning of 'object' in the last sentence of the second paragraph? Give two other meanings with which the word can be used?
The word 'object' has different meanings which vary according to the condition. The word 'object’ in the last paragraph is used for defining ‘aim or purpose. It can be used for the 'thing' and in English grammar, it is a word which comes after the verb.
Q 4) What is the meaning of 'unambiguous'?
The word unambiguous which is the antonym of the word 'ambiguous' means 'clear' which is having or exhibiting no ambiguity or uncertainty.
Q 5) What is an experiment?
An experiment is a process to conduct a test in the under controlled conditions that are made to reveal any scientific truth, observe the strength of a theory, or determine the effectiveness of something previously unproven.
Q 6) What is the best definition of Science?
Science is basically a knowledge, especially that is gained through experiences. In which the systematic observation identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of any natural events and conditions are done.
Q 7) What is the difference between scientific and unscientific work?
Scientific works refer those works which are observed with the shreds of evidence, orderly arranged and experimented well while on the other hand, non-scientific works refer the work which can be derived to give the personal impression of the author simply those are completely inaccurate and has not properly organized.
Q 8) What is the difference between a fact of science and a law of science?
The scientific facts represent the compilation of facts which are' gathered, observed and defined in a simple and comprehensive language for anyone which can be easily tested while the scientific law is a set of rules which states the connection between these facts.
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