Authentic Science vs. Pseudoscience (E3 - BONUS)

Question 1

What are the 4 main steps of the scientific method mentioned in lecture?

Answer 1

1) Observation
2) Hypothesizing
3) Hypothesis testing
4) Drawing conclusion

Question 2

At which part of the scientific method does pseudoscience stop?

Answer 2

It stops shortly after forming a hypothesis

Question 3

What does the act of observation involve?

Answer 3

Observing natural phenomena

Question 4

What type of reasoning does it take to form a hypothesis?

Answer 4

Deductive reasoning

Question 5

Briefly explain deductive reasoning.

Answer 5

Going from general ideas to specific conclusions

Question 6

What is a theory?

Answer 6

A well-substantiated explanation for a natural phenomenon based on facts confirmed from repeated observation and testing

Question 7

Explain how the rest of the scientific method proceeds in authentic science (i.e., explain the last 2 steps of the scientific method).

Answer 7

The hypothesis is tested, and gathered data is reported & interpreted. General conclusions are then reached based on the data observed