Science and science Methodology Flashcards
Science as we know evolved from?
Common sense
What is pure science?
This is science that is done for the sake of knowing alone
What is applied science?
This sis when scientific knowledge is put to practical use
Science is a kind of intellectual knowledge which for man _____
always begin with sensory knowledge
What are the attitudes of science
Objectivity
Open-mindedness
Healthy skepticism
Humility
Curiosity about the natural world
Science is defined by its ______ and ________
method and content(facts and data)
What must be considered to say any knowledge is scientific?
Its content must be tied to its method.
List out the scientific methodology
Observation and definintion of the problem
Suggestion of hypothesis
Design and carry out experiment
Collection of data
Analysis or evaluation of data
Re-experiment to verify data
Draw conclusion from data.
Nature of science
General goal
Experimental control
Particular scientific goal
Contextual validity
Presuppositions of science
There is cause for every event and causes lead to effects
There is order in nature
The nature is intelligible when studied
That Nature is uniform; consistent patterns
What is principle of uniformity
This states that all laws of nature are constant and the natural processes and events repeat in a uniform way.
What is philosophy of science?
This is a rational evaluation of the method, claims, concepts employed by science.
What is the nature of scientific truth
Scientific truth is a constantly evolving concept that is based on evidence and subject to revision as new infro becomes available
What is the objectivity of science
Refers to the ideal of conductng research and drawing conclusions that are free from personal biases and preconceptions.
What are the limitations of science
Limited scope
Induction and deduction
Subjectivity
Experiments and observation
Incomplete knowledge
