Section 1-3

Scientific Revolution: the series of events that led to the birth of modern science

Science: is a particular way of gaining knowledge about the world

Theories: the explanation scientists develop based on these facts

Rationalists: people who looked at the world in a rational,or reasonable and logical, way

Alchemy: was a forerunner of chemistry

Barometer:is a scientific instrument that measures air pressure

Scientific Method: is a step by step method for performing experiments and other scientific research

Hypothesis: is a solution that the scientist propose to solve the problem

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