GEOS 101 Lecture 2: IUP, Prof. Mount
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Science is a specific way of understanding the world. 1. observe the world and try to explain it. Scientists start their theories by making observations. Scientists might see something that raises an interesting question or already have a. This should include any personal opinions or exploratives. This must be plausible, has to fit what we already know. Hypothesis must be testable so it can be proven or disproven. Starting with more than one hypothesis helps scientists avoid errors. Repeat a,b, and c until perfect data and results. A hypothesis becomes a theory or law after passing many tests, rare. Scientific method can be used to solve everyday problems. Indirect: collecting data using radar attached to floatation device. Sampling dissolved methane and co2 from a variety of amd. /why is grass growing in the marshes and how are they affecting the (decomposition) emission of methane. Confere with colleagues with special interests in marsh plant life.
