An important lesson showing you why all numbers are important, but only some are SIGNIFICANT.
Category - Basics
Start here to get a taste of the Nature of Science and science ‘boot camp’ to build on your knowledge of scale reading, scientific notation, significant figures and unit conversions.
Time to face off against scientific notation. Manipulate numbers big and small. I’ll even throw in some tips for using your calculator correctly.
Focuses on mechanical scales (which prove trickier to read than digital ones). Learn how to determine a scale’s resolution! Learn how to read a scale correctly...
Starts with a brisk review of the scientific method. Moves on to differentiate hypotheses, theories and laws. Ends with a stern warning about trying to prove stuff in...
Explores the basis of scientific endeavors! This video explains what the term ’empirical’ means, differentiates observations and inferences, talks about...