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    Ultraviolet Image of Sun
    Fig 1.1 An image of the Sun taken in UV (Ultraviolet light) taken by the Transition Region and Coronal Explorer (TRACE) and combined with the data from the Stanford Lockheed Institute for Space Research.

    Chapter Outline
    • The Nature of Science
    • The Development of a Scientific Theory
    • The Scientific Method
    • Introduction to Measurements
    • Measurement Uncertainty, Accuracy, and Precision
    • Mathematical Treatment of Measurement Results


    Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:    

    • List and Use the steps of the Scientific Method(CLO2)(CLO4)
    • Estimate Physical Parameters (CLO2)(CLO3(CLO5)
    • Solve simple problems using derived quantities (CLO2)(CLO5)
    • Recognize and use SI Base Units and Prefixes (CLO2)(CLO5)
    • Convert from one unit system to another. (CLO2)(CLO5)
    • Use dimensional analysis to check the consistency of your work. (CLO5)

    To achieve these objectives: 

    1. Read and view Module 1: Chapter 1: The Nature of Science in Moodle
    2. Read Chapter 1: The Nature of Science in the Exploring the Physical World Introductory Chemistry and Physics Pressbook
    3. Complete the Module 1: Chapter 1: The Nature of Science Assignment
    4. Complete the Module 1: Chapter 1: The Nature of Science Discussion
    5. Complete the Module 1: Video (VWS) Assignment: The Nature of Science
    6. Complete the Module 1: Activity Assignment - Measurement
    7. Complete the Module 1: Report Assignment- Measurement

    Note the checkboxes to the right that help you track your progress: some are automatic, and some are manual. 


    Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

    You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.

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