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Science is a “way of knowing,” meaning that it is one way of ascertaining the truth about the world. Although it is not the only way of knowing, it is the most reliable way of knowing the physical universe because it is based on systematic, rigorous methods of testing, experimentation, and calculated observations. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists (2017), science yields “unbiased and verifiable information to make important decisions,” (p. 1). The scientific method is used to acquire and analyze information. Using the scientific method, it is possible to test hypotheses again and again, to come up with verifiable and repeatable experiments that can yield factual and provable data.The most important elements of the scientific method include observation, identification, description, investigation, and explanation. Observation is often the genesis of scientific inquiry. Observing an interesting, important, unique, or unusual phenomenon might lead to a hypothesis about why that phenomenon exists or what meaning it has. A social scientist observes human behavior. A natural scientist observes anything from animal behavior to the behavior of cells and molecules under a microscope. The observation can be directly ascertained through the human senses or indirectly through the use of instruments and apparatus. When...
Instruments need to be calibrated and proven effective for measuring what they are designed to measure.
Identification refers to identifying all the variables and coming up with a research hypothesis based on the observed phenomena. The identification process might also include operationalizing variables as well as making detailed analysis of any observed phenomena. For example, an observation of a strange behavior in ants might lead the scientist to identify and then describe the behavior and how previous researchers have sought to explain it. After identification of the variables, the scientist can proceed towards the evolution of a hypothesis. Ideally, a scientist will also identify his or her biases, worldview, and theoretical orientation when first initiating any research or investigation.
The scientific investigation is usually experimental, but could also be qualitative in nature. Qualitative research methods are used more often in the social sciences than the hard sciences. Using the most appropriate type of research methodology, the scientist tests the hypothesis using recognizable instruments and then reports the results of the experiment to an audience of peers.
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In the last fifteen or so years the concerns about vaccinations, and particularly the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccination (MMR) have come to the forefront of societies debates from a limited connection to autism that is most likely associated to the correlation between onset of symptoms of autism and autism spectrum disorders and standard immunization practices. The fear created a general public that was afraid to allow their
Audiences and their equipment and expectations have changed, too. Many have DVRs, streaming video, portable television, and certainly hi-def or plasma sets. Therefore, not only do they expect higher quality programming and effects, but network scheduling is now a moot point. Audiences can also engage in repeat viewings, watching and analyzing more attentively, which leads producers to create "increasingly sophisticated narrative worlds that sustain and reward intensive fan involvement on
Science and Religion Seek the Same Thing Science is the study of how the human race comprehends the world around them, while religion is what they apply to translate their study on the never-ending belief. There is a radical distinction between the two because the human beings use science to explain their relationship with God, while they use science to correlate with their surroundings. According to the Muslims and Christians, creation
Science Tasks (Document 2 of 2) MOISTURE-RELATED HABITAT PREFERENCES IN ISOPODS PROJECT DESIGN PLAN Isopods -- also known as "sowbugs" or "pillbugs" -- are usually mistakenly thought of as insects. In reality they are the only terrestrial species of crustacean, and are evolutionarily more related to crabs, shrimp and lobster than any kind of "bug." This evolutionary relationship to so many aquatic species -- and the dearth of land crustaceans besides the isopods --
SCIENCE FICTION & FEMINISM Sci-Fi & Feminism Origins & Evolution of Science Fiction As with most things including literature, science fiction has progressed and changed a lot over the years. Many works of science fiction were simply rough copies and following the altready-established patterns of prior authors. However, there has always been authors and creators that push the envelope and forge new questions and storylines that have not been realized or conceptualized before.
What all this shows is that "there is something about a crowd of bystanders that inhibits helping behavior" (101). The results of Latane and Darley's research were shocking. Why do some people act in altruistic or pro-social ways while others do not? To act altruistically means to work in a way that goes beyond our selves, our own egos, and work for the benefit of someone else. A true act