History of science (2 events)
- The Scientific Revolution
- The Enlightenment
Scientific Revolution (3 thinkers)
- Copernicus (1473-1543)
- Newton (1642-1727)
- Bacon (1561-1626)
Copernicus
1473-1543
Developed the idea that we are moving around the sun
Newton
1642-1727
Invented calculus
Discovered gravity
Bacon
1561-1626
Developed the theory of the scientific method
The Enlightenment (2 thinkers)
- Montesquieu (1689-1755)
- Rousseau (1712-1778)
Montesquieu
1689-1755
Derived the first notion of power
Rousseau
1712-1778
Developed democracy
Scientific Method (4 steps)
- Making observations
- Having a method, system
- Neglecting assumed principles
- Mathematical formulas, theories to explain observations, and to apply to other cases
Social Science def
The use of systematic empirical observations and logical analysis to understand humans, human relationships, and human organizations
Unique qualities of Social Science
- Studies human being
- Our subject can communicate with us
- We can communicate with our subjects
- Different research techniques
Advantages and Disadvantages of being able to talk with the subject
+: Straight, easy to understand
-: might lie, …
Social Science disciplines (7)
- Anthropology
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Geography
- History
- Political science
- Economics
Social Science Research Process (8 steps)
- Choose a topic
- Review the literature
- Formulate a research question
- Create a data collection survey
- Gather your data
- Analyze the data collected
- Interpret the data collected
- Communicate your results in an academic report
William Perry’s Stage of Intellectual Development of College Student (4)
- Dualism (right OR wrong, black OR white, based on authority)
- Multiplicity (several right/wrong valid perspectives)
- Relativism (something might be wrong/right from the perspective one has, something is relative based on perspectives)
- Commitment (A decision from the perspective on the issue studied)
