Use mathematics in all aspects of scientific inquiry. Understandings about scientific inquiry Different kinds of questions suggest different kinds of scientific investigations. Current scientific knowledge and understanding guide scientific investigations. Mathematics is important in all aspects of scientific inquiry. Scientific explanations emphasize evidence, have logically consistent arguments, and use scientific principles, models, and theories.
Science advances through legitimate skepticism.
Scientific investigation sometimes result in new ideas and phenomena for study, generate new methods or procedures for investigation, or develop new technologies to improve the collection of data. Life Science Structure and function of living systems Living systems demonstrate the complementary nature of structure and function. Cells carry on many functions needed to sustain life. Cells take in nutrients, which they use to provide energy or make the materials that a cell or an organism needs.