Chracteristics Of Modern Science Flashcards
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Empirical data are
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Data that are observable and experienced
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Scientific Mentality entails
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Goal of prediction rests on a simple assumption: BEH MUST FOLLOW NATURAL ORDER
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On Seeking General Principles
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Hypothesizing and theory building.
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Principles have generality to apply to all situations
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Law
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Unify diverse sets of scientific facts into an organizing scheme
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Theory
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Testable prediction
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Hypothesis
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Includes being open to new ideas even it it’d contradictory
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Good thinking
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Entities should not be multiplied without necessity
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Occam’s Razor
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On self-correction:
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“Weight of evidence” approach. More evidence, more confidentiality.
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Exchange of results among scientists
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Publicizing results
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Gather data objectively + follow Good Thinking =
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Replicable shit. Replication!
