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11 Cards in this Set
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paradigm
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framework within which scientists operate
-socially constructed, influenced by culture |
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normal science
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science conducted w/i an existing paradigm
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paradigm shift/scientific revolution
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when enough anomalies accrue to challenge existing paradigm
-shows that it's incomplete, inadequate to explain observed phenomenon |
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normative view of science
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notion that science= unaffected by personal beliefs, values of scientists but follows objective rules of evidence
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boundary work
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work done to maintain border btwn legitimate and nonlegit science w/i specific discipline or btwn disciplines
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matthew effect
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notion that certain scientific results get more notoriety and influence based on existing prestige of researchers involved
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global warming
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rising atmospheric concentrations of CO2, other greenhouse gasses & higher avg global temp
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risk society
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society that both produces, concerned with mitigating risks
(esp manufactured risks that result from human activity) |
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digital divide
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differential access to telecommunications and info technologies based on SES
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science as a political endeavor
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**topics researched based on given funding, what's deemed important
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science as an elaborate ritual
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routines followed
*when does something become a fact? |
