1 Describe the difference between astrology and astronomyBy

1) Describe the difference between astrology and astronomy.By taking this astronomy class, did you believe you were taking a class on astrological signs and constellations?

2) In modern everyday language, the word theory is used to describe questionable ideas. It is often said that when an idea is disagreeable, \"well, that is just a theory.\" In reality, this is the wrong use of the term theory. In science, what is the correct use of the word theory, and what is the difference between a theory and a hypothesis?

3) Explain how you use the scientific method in everyday life. Provide examples.

4) Describe why you think astrology remains so popular around the world even though it has failed all scientific tests of validity.

5) Explain if you think that the popularity of astrology has any positive or negative social and economic consequences.

Solution

1

Astronomy is a science that studies everything outside of the earth\'s atmosphere, such as planets, stars, asteroids, galaxies; and the properties and relationships of those celestial bodies. Astronomers base their studies on research and observation. Astrology on the other hand, is the belief that the positioning of the stars and planets affect the way events occur on earth. If you\'re interested in the solar system and the planets, other celestial objects like asteroids and comets, other galaxies and the rest of the universe, what makes up space, and the possibility of alien life or space travel, Astronomy is the field you\'re considering.

2

A scientific theory is a specific type of theory used in the scientific method. The term \"theory\" can mean something different, depending on whom you ask.

3

Yes the scientific method can be used in everyday life. We make hypotheses about many things on a daily basis.

Example

The weather is just an educated guess much like a hypothesis. Your day can be sort of like the experiment. Throughout the day make observations about the weather. Each hour check outside and look around. Feel how cold it is. How hot is it? Is it raining? Is it snowing? Is the sky full of clouds? Or is it a clear day?

By the end of the day you should be able to see if the day went as predicted or not. Was the weather prediction right? Make a conclusion on your way home. That\'s just one example.

4

It is due to bleif of the people and due to culture or i say due to the tradition that people still think astrology gives you something are says about you something.

5

The popularity of astrology has both positive and negative social and economic consequences.