25- Features of science Flashcards
1
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define science
A
science is the system of aqcuiring knowledge through a process called scientific method.
2
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What are the three parts of the scientific method?
A
- Observation of phenomenon/group
- Formulation of a hypothesis
- Performance of experimental tests
3
Q
List the features of science
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- replicability
- objectivity
- falsification
- theory of construction/hypothesis testing
- paradigm shifts
4
Q
What approaches do not meet the “requirements of science”
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- psychodynamic approach
- humanistic approach
Due to no scientific lab experiment providing supporting evidence
5
Q
What are the approaches that do meet the “requirements of science”
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- behaviours approach
- biological approach
As they use lab studies and can be falsified and replicated
