Features of Science

Question 1

State the features of science

Answer 1

Empirical methods, objectivity, replicability, theory construction, hypothesis testing, falsify ability, paradigms shift

Question 2

Explain the Empirical method

Answer 2

Evidence games through direct observation rather than rational argument or hearsay

Question 3

Discuss objectivity

Answer 3

Not affected by personal expectations

Question 4

Discuss replicability

Answer 4

Repeating a study in order to verify the findings, usually with a different group of participants in slightly different task

Question 5

Discussed theory construction

Answer 5

A set of principles to explain facts and unable predictions to be made and tested

Question 6

Discuss hypothesis testing

Answer 6

Conducting research studies to assess the validity of the hypothesis

Question 7

Discussed falsifiability

Answer 7

Popper- seeking to just confirm a no hypothesis and would demonstrate with some certainty that the alternative may be correct

Question 8

Discuss the paradigm shift

Answer 8

Kuhn- Scientific progress occurs through revolutions and social construction rather than fine-tuning