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The limits of science |
It's primary goal and basic principles. |
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Scientific principles |
Uniformity, common perception, natural causality |
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What are human limitations? |
Incomplete information, limits of time/energy/creativity, bias, dishonesty |
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Describe bias and it's significance. |
Bias can be cultural and/or innate. Bias can effect our results. To best overcome bias, we must be aware of it and acknowledge it. |
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Basic Science |
Research aimed at understanding fundamental problems. |
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Applied science |
The application of basic scientific knowledge to solve practical problems. |
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Observational method/study |
Researchers observe subjects and measure variables, collect data, etc. collect and report, no altering |
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Experimental method |
Researchers apply treatments to a group and record effects. Alter what is observed. |
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Explain how "science works backwards." |
Contrary to popular belief, researchers develop a hypothesis and then attempt to disprove it. The less able they are to do so, the more merit it gains over time. |
