features of science Flashcards
what are the features of science (FORE)
falsifiability
objectivity
replicability
empirical methods
what is falsifiability
the possibility that a statement or hypothesis can be proved wrong
what is objectivity
measurement of data is not affected by expectations of researcher
what is replicability
recording procedures carefully in order for researcher to repeat them to verify the original results
what is empirical methods
methods of gaining knowledge which rely on direct observation or testing
what is paradigm
a shared set of assumptions about a subject matter of a discipline and the methods appropriate to its study
what is a paradigm shift
progress within established science occurs when there id scientific revolution
what is theory construction
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what is hypothesis testing
to make a precise prediction a hypothesis should be tested using systematic and objective methods to determine if it should be supported or rejected
