Features Of Science

Question 1

Scientific knowledge is based of 5 key features what are they

Answer 1

-empirical method
-objectivity
-replicability
-theory construction
-hypothesis testing

Question 2

What is the empirical method

Answer 2

-information is gained from direct observation or experiment

Question 3

Important aspect of the empirical method is objectivity
What is that

Answer 3

Data is not affected by the expectations of the researcher
-carefully controlled conditions results in objective data

Question 4

What is replicability

Answer 4

The extent of which research can be repeated by other researchers due to standardised procedures this demonstrates the validity

Question 5

What is theory construction

Answer 5

Gathering evidence from direct observation during investigations
It helps us understand and predict the world around us

Question 6

What is hypothesis testing

Answer 6

It is where theorises are modified and good theories must be able to generate testable expectations

Question 7

What is falsifiability

Answer 7

A theory can’t be considered scientific unless it allows itself to be proven untrue

Popper proposed the theory which states that successful Theo have been constantly tested and supported simply haven’t been proven false yet

Question 8

What is a paradigm

Answer 8

A set of shared ideas and assumptions within a scientific discipline

Question 9

What is a paradigm shift

Answer 9

A significant change in central assumptions within a scientific discipline resulting from a scientific revolution

Question 10

What does Kuhn suggest about paradigms

Answer 10

Are what separate scientific disciplines from non scientific disciplines
He believes paradigm shifts show progress within a science