Research Methods and Techniques 2015 Flashcards
Write a short essay on the scientific method, and how science differs from other claims to knowledge
Research Methods and Techniques 2015
Explain the different uses of the ‘model’ in scientific research and how these are related
Research Methods and Techniques 2015
Give reasons why simple models have been preferred in the sciences over more complex ones. To what extent are these preferences justified? What may be the adverse effects of these preferences?
Research Methods and Techniques 2015
Who is the ‘simple model preference’ named after?
Research Methods and Techniques 2015
What are the necessary and desirable properties of a research hypothesis?
Research Methods and Techniques 2015
What is a null hypothesis and how does it relate to a confidence interval?
Research Methods and Techniques 2015
Explain concepts and requirements on different classes of variables involved ion scientific experiments.
Research Methods and Techniques 2015
