Below is a list of topics that describe the scientific basis for the Kepler Mission.

• Scientific Goals
• Nature of the Investigation
• Characteristics of Transits
• Differential Photometry
• Transit Detection and Simulation
• Stellar Variability
• Detectable Planet Size
• Target Field of View
• Stellar Classification Program
• Number of Stars for Which Planets Can Be Detected
• Follow-up Observing Program
• Expected Results?
• Detection of Giant Planets
• Team
• Papers
• References