Science and Scientific Method

Question 1

4 methods of Science Weltanshauung

Answer 1

1. Scientific knowledge demands empirical evidence.
2. Scientific claims are testable/falsifiable.
3. Scientific tests or observations are repeatable.
4. Scientific truth is dynamic.

Question 2

It means that we are created. The things of this world have been created to fulfill our calling. We are to use these things
that will lead us to this goal. We desire things that which help us become what our Creator created us to be.

Answer 2

Ignatian Pursuit of Truth in Science (Bro. Guy, SJ)

Question 3

5 values of Science

Answer 3

1. Explain
2. Predicts
3. Honesty
4. Humility
5. Tolerance

Question 4

It is what differentiates the mind of a scientist’s from a non-scientist’s.

Answer 4

Scientific Weltanschauung/Scientific Worldview

Question 5

It is where scientific worldview is closely related which is an analysis of how science progress.

Answer 5

Scientific Paradigm

Question 6

This consist of elucidating the paradigm like making small discoveries here and there and verifying the predictions of the paradigm.

Answer 6

Normal Science

Question 7

These are discoveries and observation made every now and then that do not quite fit into the paradigm.

Answer 7

Anomalies

Question 8

2 scientific revolutions in physics in 20th century

Answer 8

1. Einstein’s Theory of Relativity
2. Rise of Quantum Physics

Question 9

An astronomer and meteorologist that proposes an illustrative example of the conservatism of science involves the continental drift theory in 1912.

Answer 9

Alfred Wegener

Question 10

The ultimate arbiter of the validity or truth of theories that is also called as social practice.

Answer 10

Practical/Experimental Verification

Question 11

It is where publication in a professional journal enables other scientists to scrutinize the entire exercise for possible error in method or in concept.

Answer 11

Peer Review