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Features of Science - Coggle Diagram
Features of Science
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The Empirical Method:
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Not reasoned argument, unfounded beliefs (implies philosophy)
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Theory Construction:
Induction (direct observation), deduction (predictions on basis of theories) - together = scientific method
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Paradigm Shifts:
Kuhn: Scientific disciplines have paradigms - shared assumptions and agreed methods eg. evolutionary theory
In established sciences, paradigm shifts happen and progress occurs
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