1 Science

Question 1

Definition of science (Harrington)

Answer 1

interconnected series of concepts and conceptual schemes - from experimentation and observation AND are fruitful for further exp and obs.

Question 2

Definition of science (Bordon & Abbot)

Answer 2

set of methods used to collect info about a phenomena in area of interest and build a reliable base of knowledge about them.

Question 2

empirical explanations

Answer 2

ways to get data, “show me the data”

Question 3

rational explanations

Answer 3

facts and logic, science wants to be this

Question 4

testable explanations are…

Answer 4

verifiable

Question 5

parsimonious explanations

Answer 5

simple explanation first
*always start with simpler hypothesis THEN move to more complex/specific one

Question 6

tentative explanations

Answer 6

hesitant, can be challenged

Question 7

pseudoscientific explanations

Answer 7

violates principles

Question 8

common-sense explanations

Answer 8

right OR wrong, often NOT based on science

Question 9

belief-based explanations

Answer 9

“I think that…”, opinion

Question 10

Eastern European tradition for scientific methods

Answer 10

dialectical thinking/reasoning