Features Of Science Flashcards
What is the acronym (in full) for features of science?
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Falsifiability
Hypothesis Testing
Paradigm / Shift
Objectivity
Theory Construction
Empirical Methods
Replicability
What is falsifiability?
The belief that a hypothesis must be disproven in order for it to become scientific.
What is hypothesis testing?
A procedure that uses sample data to evaluate the validity of a hypothesis.
What is paradigm?
A set of shared ideas within a scientific discipline.
What is paradigm shift?
A change in a set of shared ideas (due to scientific revolution).
What is objectivity?
When all biases from the researcher are minimised.
What is theory construction?
Proposed explanations that are supported by evidence from investigations.
What is empirical method?
When evidence is collected through direct observations/experiences.
What is replicability?
The extent to which results of an experiment can be repeated across other circumstances.
