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. Technology used to gather data enhances accuracy and allows scientists to analyze and quantify results of investigations.
Science advances through legitimate skepticism.
Scientific investigations sometimes result in new ideas and phenomena for study, generate new methods or procedures for an investigation, or develop new technologies to improve the collection of data. All of these results can lead to new investigations. Life Science Structure and function in living systems Living systems at all levels of organization demonstrate the complementary nature of structure and function. Important levels of organization for structure and function include cells and tissues. Cells carry on the many functions needed to sustain life.